Duke of Edinburgh

 

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at Abbey Manor College is designed to help students develop a wide range of essential skills required for success in education, work, and everyday life. Through participation in volunteering, physical activities, skill-building, and expeditions, students strengthen key abilities such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving, leadership, and resilience. The programme encourages independence, commitment, and time management while challenging learners to step outside their comfort zones. By developing these transferable skills, the Award supports Abbey Manor College students in building confidence, responsibility, and a strong foundation for their future.

Volunteering is a key part of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at Abbey Manor College, helping students develop important skills required for everyday life and future employment. Through volunteering, learners build communication skills, teamwork, responsibility, and empathy while making a positive contribution to their community. This section of the Award encourages commitment, reliability, and confidence, allowing students to gain real-life experience, develop independence, and understand the value of helping others.

Physical activities are an important part of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at Abbey Manor College, supporting students in developing key skills required for a healthy and active lifestyle. By taking part in regular physical activities, learners improve their fitness, motivation, perseverance, and self-discipline. This section of the Award also helps students build confidence, resilience, and goal-setting skills, encouraging them to challenge themselves, work consistently, and recognise the importance of physical wellbeing.

Skill-building is a vital part of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at Abbey Manor College, helping students develop practical and personal skills required for future success. Through learning new skills or improving existing ones, learners build confidence, patience, problem-solving, and independence. This section encourages creativity, commitment, and self-motivation, allowing students to explore their interests, set personal goals, and develop valuable transferable skills that can be used in education, work, and everyday life.

Expeditions are a key component of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at Abbey Manor College, providing students with the opportunity to develop essential skills required for teamwork, resilience, and independence. During these adventurous trips, learners navigate new environments, plan routes,

and work together to overcome challenges, building problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills along the way. Expeditions encourage perseverance, self-confidence, and adaptability, helping students step out of their comfort zones while experiencing the rewards of achieving shared goals in a supportive and challenging setting.