NEW: Beliefs and Values Short Course
The new Beliefs and Values Short Course is now available. It certificates 60 hours of Beliefs and Values activities and can be used to support the GCSE syllabus. The course is based on six curriculum modules: Values, Beliefs and Decision-making; Environment; Peace and Conflict; Crime and Punishment; Creed; Inspiration. Download the flyer or visit the Beliefs and Values page for more information. |
Stepping Stones - Updated KS2 and Transition programme
The new Stepping Stones materials are now available. Stepping Stones is a 20-30 hour PSHE/Citizenship-based programme aimed at 7- 12 year olds. It is appropriate for delivery in schools, with youth groups, on residential courses and in many other settings. Children develop their skills through challenges and the Stepping Stones certificate has a credit rating into the next ASDAN programme Key Steps. The Stepping Stones curriculum focuses on PSHE and Citizenship Education and also touches on other National Curriculum and enrichment areas to promote a cross-curricular approach. Download the media pack for further information and visit the Stepping Stones programme page for details of how to start running Stepping Stones in your centre. |
UCAS Points
The UCAS Tariff Board has also confirmed that the following UCAS points have been agreed: Click here to download details of how CoPE Level 3 supports the HE entry and admissions process. |
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Qualifications News
AoPE: Ofqual have approved our application to amend the current AoPE standards. The Working with People in Groups and Working Towards Goals units will be replaced with Introduction to Working With Others and Planning and Reviewing Learning units in January 2011. Download the Cover Note and Standards for more information about the AoPE amended units at Level 1. Functional Skills announcement: After much careful consideration and discussion at ASDAN, we have decided not to proceed with the submission of Functional Skills qualifications for accreditation. This means that ASDAN will not be offering Functional Skills qualifications for the planned 'roll-out' from September 2010. Click this link for an explanation of the reasons for this decision. We are committed to completing year three of the pilot and to providing full support to pilot centres, offering three assessment opportunities (January, March and June 2010) for English, Mathematics and ICT at all levels from Entry 1 to Level 2 as planned. Download this document for advice to pilot centres. The Certificate of Personal Effectiveness qualifications at Levels 1 and 2 have now had their approval extended by Ofqual, with a certification end date of December 2014, and Level 3 has been extended with a certification end date of December 2015.
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New Resources
PSD Resouce Pack
The PSD Resource Pack is a great resource to support teachers, tutors and facilitators as they guide their students through the introduction and implementation of Personal and Social Development (PSD) qualifications. The pack complements the student book for PSD Levels 1 and 2, but the resource sheets contained in the pack are primarily designed to support the work of Level 1 students. For every Level 1 challenge there is at least one worksheet, providing opportunities for recording evidence or simply ideas for development. Download sample pages from the publication for examples. It is available now from the online catalogue, priced £113.36. It is the only resource of its type that is fully approved by ASDAN.
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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.