Website Updates
A new section has been added to the website with details of ASDAN's projects and collaborations. In this part of the website you can find out about the organisations ASDAN works with throughout the UK.
Publications News
NEW! CoPE Schemes of Work book
The CoPE Schemes of Work is a great resource to help with the planning, design and implementation of the CoPE curriculum at Levels 1 and 2. It is useful for experienced ASDAN practitioners or for those new to CoPE. It includes: challenge-by-challenge lesson ideas, examples of portfolio evidence, mapping documents and a comprehensive list of useful websites, as well as sample schemes of work. Download sample pages from the publication for examples.
It is available now from the online catalogue, priced £75. It is the only resource of its type that is fully approved by ASDAN to ensure that all ideas, examples and suggestions comply with CoPE standards.
NEW! English Language Short Course
The English Language Award accredits up to 60 hours of involvement in - and learning from - activities relating to communication skills, speaking and listening, reading and writing styles, and reading and writing for a purpose. More information and sample pages can be found at the main English Language Award page.
Student books are available for registered centres to purchase from the online catalogue.
NEW! Transition Challenge Guidance and Resources
This A4 folder contains valuable information and resources for anyone who is delivering the ASDAN Transition Challenge programme. It contains an overview of ASDAN's Preparatory Awards, administrative information, sample recording documents and ideas for evidencing students' work. It is available from the online catalogue, priced £32.90.
Qualifications News
The following new Qualifications are now available:
The following Qualifications are currently being piloted:
- Award of Personal Effectiveness (AoPE) Level 1
a shorter version of the CoPE Level 1 qualification, equivalent to half a GCSE- Personal and Social Development (PSD) Level 1 and Level 2
a new GCSE-equivalent qualification- Personal and Social Development (PSD) Entry 2 and Entry 3
this qualification will be replacing the Certificate in Life Skills- Employability Entry 2, Level 2 and Level 3
building on the E3 and L1 qualifications- Community Volunteering Level 3 - in addition to Levels 1 and 2
Click here for details of ASDAN's contribution to the Diploma and PLTS.
Staff Development Opportunities
As well as training workshops and INSET, ASDAN is now offering a CoPE Practitioner's Award, which formally recognises achievements and acknowledges good practice. Further information is available to download here.
IT Opportunities
eAssessment is now available through ASDAN's eLearning platform ASDANonline. Using this system, students can complete online tests for Key Skills and Basic Skills/Adult Literacy and Numeracy (ALAN) and get immediate feedback. Click here for further information.
Environment Education
ASDAN has worked in partnership with Eco-Schools to develop the following programmes:
- Environmental Award: a short course aimed mainly at young people 11-19 years
- CoPE through Environmental Managing and Monitoring: GCSE and AS-equivalent qualifications