Lift Off is an activity-based programme that develops soft skills and builds self-esteem to help learners make a successful transition from primary to secondary school. It consists of activities designed to develop learners' skills in 18 key characteristics that will aid their progression.
Lift Off will help learners to manage their own learning, recognise their strengths and the characteristics they need to develop, and prepare for their future.
Learners aged 10–12 in primary and secondary education.
Lift Off can be delivered in Year 6 and continued into Year 7, or alternatively can be started in Year 7. Download the Lift Off delivery models infographic for suggested delivery models.
Evidence from the pilot scheme shows that Lift Off has an impact on the readiness of learners to thrive at secondary school – in particular disadvantaged learners.
Lift Off is made up of three modules. Each module contains six characteristics that will help develop learners’ skills:
Learners complete challenges to develop these characteristics and aid their progression.
The Lift Off structure infographic shows how the modules, characteristics and challenges fit together.
The following materials are available to support Lift Off:
Tutors can reward learners' achievements using internally-awarded certificates.
Certificates are available to purchase in packs of 30 and can be awarded at the discretion of the tutor.
Lift Off is easy to set up and administrate – simply purchase resources and get started!
Lift Off 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| LIFT OFF TUTOR RESOURCE PACK | £120.00 | +VAT |
| Lift Off student record book for years 6–7 (one per learner, bulk discounts available) | £3.65 | +VAT |
| Lift Off student record book for year 7 (one per learner, bulk discounts available) | £3.65 | +VAT |
| Lift Off stickers (optional, 18 per sheet, pack of 30 sheets) | £12.00 | +VAT |
| Lift Off certificates (optional, pack of 30) | £13.45 | +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.
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