Do I have to use OS maps?
There is no requirement from DofE to use an electronic mapping system.
I already have an OS Explore account – do I still have to make a new one?
We would encourage a separate account for this solution, our licence is for web only. If you re-use a commercial license, you may lose access to the mobile version You will need to access O/S mapping pages in eDofE. Our routes and data are kept away for the public version of O/S maps using the links from eDofE. Only routes created in this version can be shared back to eDofE.
For more information on how to create an OS Explore account, please see the article below:
How do I create an OS Explore account?
Is participants’ data stored by Ordnance Survey?
Routes are stored in OS mapping, but all participant data, including route cards will be stored in eDofE.
How will OS use my data when I register an account to use Mapping?
Ordnance Survey have updated their terms and conditions to refer specifically to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in preparation for go live: https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/legal/os-maps-terms
Where can I find further information about how to use OS mapping software?
You can find full guidance on using OS mapping in the OS Maps Help Centre
How do i find my old routes in the current mapping system?
For more information on how to access your old routes, please see the article below:
How do I find my new/old routes in OS Explore?
Where can I find further information and guides on how to use eDofE route cards?
We’ll publish new articles to help you with the new mapping software at help.edofe.org as part of the go-live process. They will be available from 30 June.