Frequently asked questions
Yes, our courses are approved for the skills section of bronze, silver and gold awards.
All courses are fully online. Once you sign up, you'll have access to all your course material in your account.
Each week has a 10–15 minute video to watch, followed by a task to complete to practise your new skills. Together, the video and task should take an hour. You'll email me each task for feedback as you go.
The cookery tasks have a recipe card to follow, with participants completing a short feedback form after they’ve cooked the recipe.
No. The course is designed to be completely flexible to fit around other commitments. You can complete one task per week, take a break, and complete a few tasks in one go. This flexibility ensures that participants can balance their course with other activities.
Once you've signed up for a course, you'll be sent a welcome email. This includes the assessor details you'll need for your eDofE account.
If you haven't received this email, please let us know.
Primarily for young people aged between 13 and 18. The videos and tasks are designed to be accessible for all ages and I'm always on hand to provide support by email.
None at all. Our courses assume no financial background, just curiosity and a willingness to learn.
Yes, we have a number of students who sign up to build their skill base. We'll still provide individual feedback on each task and you'll receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course.
Absolutely! We can tailor any combination of courses to suit your needs.
We don’t offer a dedicated parent portal but if you’ve got any concerns, just drop us an email.
We encourage students to contact us directly with questions or issues as it’s all part of building independence and confidence (and hopefully gives parents one less thing to manage!).
That said, if anything needs your attention, we’ll be in touch...