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Approved Activity Providers

 

Why Schools Choose a DofE Approved Activity Provider

Schools running Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions can choose to manage expeditions independently or work with a DofE Approved Activity Provider (AAP).

Learn Outdoors is one of the UK’s most experienced AAPs, working in partnership with schools to deliver safe, compliant and high-quality expeditions.

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What is a DofE Approved Activity Provider?

A DofE Approved Activity Provider is an organisation that has been assessed and approved by the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award to deliver specific sections of the programme, including expeditions.

AAPs must demonstrate:

  • Robust safety management systems

  • Appropriately qualified staff

  • Experience delivering expeditions

  • Compliance with DofE operating guidelines

 

DofE AAPs

Benefits of Using an AAP for DofE Expeditions

✔ Reduced workload for school staff

✔ Expert planning and logistics

✔ Qualified instructors and supervisors

✔ Accredited DofE assessors

✔ Clear risk management and safeguarding

✔ Reassurance for schools, parents and students

Learn Outdoors is one of the UK’s first, largest and most trusted AAPs!

DofE approved activity providers

How Learn Outdoors Supports Schools as an AAP 

Our directors, Philip and Sarah, bring 60 years of combined DofE expertise, supported by a dedicated team of office staff and highly qualified instructors who guide schools through every stage of their expedition programme.

 Learn Outdoors provides:

  • Expedition and route planning guidance
  • Training, practice and qualifying expeditions
  • Campsite bookings and permissions
  • Safety systems and emergency planning
  • Assessment and expedition sign-off
  • Support before, during and after expeditions
  • A guarentee of expedition staffing, with contingency cover in place at all times

We work collaboratively with schools, offering flexible levels of support rather than a fixed package. Contact us to discuss how we can work with your school or group. 

School-led vs AAP Expeditions

DofE expeditions for schools and groups

School-led

Requires experienced staff

Significant staff time

School manages compliance

Assessors sourced separately

Using an AAP

Specialist expedition expertise

Reduced admin and planning for schools

Clear compliance with DofE

External assessors provided

Fully risk assessed and insured

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If you’re considering whether to use a DofE Approved Activity Provider, we’re happy to talk through your options.

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TESTIMONIALS

“All the instructors were excellent – the students were motivated by their teaching and they gave the students a wealth of skills which will enable them to succeed in their assessed expedition. The whole trip has been organised very well and has run very smoothly. Thank you very much!”

 

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"Excellent instructors – we would like to work with them all again."

 

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"Learn Outdoors has excellent instructors, health and safety, flexibility, programme design and client management.  I would happily recommend them."

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“All safety measures in place. Excellent tutors and Course Director. Venue excellent and pupils taken through all safety procedures with walking activities to cooking.” 

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“The instructors were excellent. They operated professionally and exhibited confidence, knowledge and approachability throughout.”

 

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"Staff and pupils all commented on the positive and productive atmosphere over the weekend."

 

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"All crew were lovely and really helpful."

 

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"We felt that a lot of time and effort had gone into organising it and we really enjoyed it."

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