Focus comprises 12 modules that have been designed for learners aged 14+ with additional needs, specifically those who are learning in a domestic setting.
Modules can be undertaken separately and built into a profile of achievement. For each module learners complete activities and gather evidence to demonstrate their progress and skill development in a particular area, such as communication and numeracy, independent living, work-related learning or sport and leisure.
Focus is intended for adults, or those approaching adulthood, with additional learning needs, and adults for whom English is not their first language.
Focus can be used in a wide range of settings, such as:
It is ideal for those working with a small number of learners as you do not need to be a registered ASDAN centre to access these resources. Although the programme has been developed for candidates aged 14 and over, it can be used pre-14 if appropriate.
Each candidate will need one copy of the module book(s) they are working towards. As they complete activities within the book, candidates also build up a portfolio of evidence, showing how they have developed and practised their skills.
There are 12 modules available, each one focusing on a different area of skills development (click on the titles to download a sample copy):
An optional guidance booklet is available to support mentors and supervisors delivering the Focus programme.
Tutors can reward learners' achievements using internally-awarded certificates.
Certificates are available to purchase in packs of 5 or 20 and can be awarded at the discretion of the tutor.
Focus is easy to set up and administrate – simply purchase resources and get started!
Focus materials are available for anyone to purchase, regardless of whether they are part of an ASDAN centre or not, using our online shop.
Registered centres can log in to the members area to place their order.
All student book, certification and registration prices shown below are per learner, unless otherwise stated.
| Item | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus module books (one per learner, per module) | £7.25 | |
| Focus guidance and resources (optional) | £20.85 | |
| Focus certificates (optional, pack of 5) | £4.50 | +VAT |
| Focus certificates (optional, pack of 20) | £8.95 | +VAT |
All prices valid from 1 September 2018 until 31 August 2019. Prices are shown exclusive of VAT. For details of prices from September 2019, please download the list of ASDAN course costs for 2019–2020.