Distance Learning Hub
Online Learning for The Duke of Edinburgh's AwardFree for everyone
With the encouragement and practical support of the staff at the Perth and Kinross Association, get inspired by our collection of Activity Modules, designed to help guide you through your Duke of Edinburgh Sections with exercises, activities and fun ideas to complete your Skill, Physical and Volunteering Sections and prepare for your Expedition.
The Distance Learning Hub is accessible to all. However, some of our courses and modules require specific resources. Anyone who enrolls with the PK Dofe Association will be provided with those resources for free. To enroll or ask any questions please click the “Get Support” button.
Please find below an assessor guide for reference. If you are looking for an assessor, please contact us directly.
Our Courses
Skill
Physical
Volunteering
Expedition
Gold
Residential
National Opportunities
The individual student could be directed to this page and then could use filter options to look at options near them or to look nationally at all the options available within the UK for residentials.
Local Residential Opportunities
For local students, this is the link to the Willowgate residential opportunities.
Other Opportunities
Keep an eye out for regular updates on local opportunities within Perthshire.
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All our courses are totally free and give you the unique opportunity to either count them to your DofE or to just use them for your own knowledge and skill set.
If you need support, please contact us at admin@pkdofe.com
Choose a course
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Complete and document 12 activities
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Complete your Bronze Award!
For Everyone
The modules are designed to meet different needs and are geared at varying ages and interests – we are confident you will find something you like! Anybody can use them – schoolchildren, young adults, students, adults, friends and family, youth clubs. Please, take a look at the courses, explore and have fun.
Do I need to do DofE?
You do not need to be doing your DofE Award to use the Distance Learning Hub. However, if at a later date you do want to take part in the Award, it is possible to count your completed modules towards it.
Different levels
The levels simply serve as a guideline. You know yourself best and are free to choose any course that interests you regardless of the level indicated.
Beginner – Bronze DofE Award
Intermediate – Silver DofE Award
All levels – For all levels
Four Sections
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
“There are four main sections of a DofE programme; Volunteering, Physical, Skills, and Expedition. At Gold participants will also complete a Residential section.
Below, find the requirements for each section, including information on what activities count and how long to do them.”
Skill Section
Learning a skill will broaden your understanding and increase expertise in a chosen skill. You can also learn a new skill and add it to your toolbox! We have a variety of skills on offer in our Hub.
Physical Section
For your physical section you choose a sport, fitness, dance… – anything that requires you to move and get active! You can find lots of options in our Hub, many of them with videos to follow along!
Volunteering Section
It needs to be something you do without getting paid for it. In our Hub you can find ideas and modules. We also provide guidance on Volunteering Section ideas with practical advice, health and safety considerations.
Expedition Section
How exciting is the thought to go on an expedition! But before you head out, you will need to plan, train and be confident. We offer some modules on exactly that! You can also contact us for more information/ guidance.
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Students Say
“The chess course was very interesting and fun, it helped me overcame many obstacles. It is a useful skill and I have developed my technique a lot, hope to continue to play chess and keep beating my friends!”
Naveed
“I loved the range of recipes on the distance learning hub and how you could adapt them to what you had in the cupboard. My family and neighbours loved the flourless cake!! The support I received was really helpful.”
Charlotte
Visit the Distance Learning Hub to explore all modules and start your journey full of fun, excitement and self development today!
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