Personal and Social Development Qualification Entry Levels 1, 2 & 3 and Levels 1 & 2

The PSD qualifications have had their approval by Ofqual extended to July 2014, with certification until July 2016.

What is it?

The Personal and Social Development Qualification (PSD) offers imaginative ways of supporting young people in:

• Becoming confident individuals who are physically, emotionally and socially healthy
• Being responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to society and embrace change
• Managing risk together with their own wellbeing

as well as introducing them to new activities and personal challenges.

Who is it for?

PSD at Entry 1, 2 and 3 is used by students 14+ and adults in the Foundation Learning stage of their development. These qualifications play a major role in contributing to Foundation Learning programmes, as well as rewarding achievement in the non-formal sector. The Level 1 qualification described here is also approved to use within the Foundation Learning programmes.

PSD Levels 1 & 2 is used by mainstream establishments for students aged 14-19, and also for adults. These qualifications also play a major role in rewarding achievement within the non-formal sector.

The qualifications offer:

• Nationally recognised certification for Levels 1 and 2
• Accreditation for existing PSHE and PSD activities
• Opportunities to include activities both inside and outside of school and in non-formal situations
• 100% coursework and postal moderation

PSD's contribution to School/College Performance Tables

Entry Level points:

Level 1 and 2 points:

How to achieve qualifications in Personal and Social Development

...at Entry 1, 2 and 3

...at Levels 1 and 2

Publications

Students receive a copy of the relevant PSD student book as part of their candidate registration.

Please click on the covers to download sample pages from the student books:

PSD Level 1 Resource Pack

The PSD Level 1 Resource Pack is available to purchase from the Online Catalogue.

Click on the image below to view sample pages:

Training

Practitioners must attend an introductory workshop to be able to run PSD in their centre. Follow the links for details of workshops:

PSD Entry 1, 2 and 3 Workshops

PSD Levels 1 and 2 Workshops

Secure Area for registered centres

Once your centre is registered with ASDAN for PSD, you can access further information and resources via the website's Secure Area.

It contains all relevant updates, essential documents, meeting information and resources, and enables you to:

• Download resources, including guidance and recording documents
• Register your qualification candidate numbers and names
• View updated moderation and support meeting dates
• Purchase materials from the online ASDAN catalogue
• Check the list of candidates registered from your centre

There is no limit to the number of people from a centre who can register to use the Secure Area. You can register for a password online, by using the password request form.

Further information

If you would like to discuss the qualification or require further information, please contact Lynne Hanson or the Qualifications Admin Team at ASDAN on 0117 954 8316, or email PSDinfo@asdan.org.uk.