Moving On
About this course
What is it?
Moving On is a new course from ASDAN that will equip young people aged 16+ in the UK with the knowledge and skills they need to ‘move on’ to living independently. The course has been developed in partnership with practitioners to meet the needs of young people preparing to live independently for the first time, including young people who are leaving care.
Download this information booklet outlining the details and benefits of Moving On and a sample pack of our five favourite activities from the programme.
Need more information before becoming a member?
Please fill out this expression of interest form and an ASDAN expert will be in touch.
| Learner age | 16+, 16–19, 19+ |
| Level | Entry 3 – Level 1 (indicative), Level 2 (indicative), Level 1 – Level 2 (indicative), Level 1 (indicative) |
| Key Stage | Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5 |
| Regulated | Non-regulated course |
| Certification | Externally certificated, digital or hard-copy (additional fee) |
| Location | Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England |
| UCAS points | No UCAS points available |
| Available on Equitas | No |
| Pathway | Independent Living |
Who is it for?
Young people in the UK aged 16 and over who are preparing to live independently for the first time. They may be leaving care, moving out of their family home or moving away to university.
Moving On helps to facilitate the conversations that young people will have with a trusted adult while preparing to live independently – this trusted adult could be a support worker, personal adviser, tutor, foster carer or parent. Centres delivering Moving On may include local authorities, leaving care teams, care providers, pupil referral units and colleges.
Benefits
- Supports young people as they make the transition from child to young adult.
- Provides opportunities to develop knowledge and practical skills.
- Offers the flexibility to choose relevant modules based on individual needs.
- Encourages reflective practice, relating learning to personal situations and planning next steps.
- Enables young people to build their own support network and relationships with people and organisations.
- Rewards small steps of achievement and records progress.
Course structure
Moving On is structured around five different aspects of what it means to live independently as a young adult. These five areas closely link to the key areas of care leaver pathway plans.
Moving On is based on the five following modules:
- Building a home – tenancy, home maintenance, laundry, cleaning and home safety
- Being healthy – physical health, emotional wellbeing, healthy eating and healthy living habits
- Starting your career – further and higher education, training, exploring job opportunities, applying for jobs and being an employee
- Managing money – budgeting, borrowing, saving and spending
- Relating to people – identity, healthy relationships, boundaries, support and being part of a community
Young people should work with a trusted adult to identify which modules they will complete based on their individual circumstances. The activities they complete within the modules can also be personalised and tailored to suit their needs.
Supporting resources
Each module is presented as a separate A5 module journal, containing information and activities and templates for reflection. These journals are designed to be kept by the young person as a source of information in the future. Download sample pages from each module journal:
Building a home, Being healthy, Starting your career, Managing money, Relating to people
User notes are provided to support trusted adults delivering Moving On. These are specific to each module and include guidance on delivering the activities, how to write a reflective reference, links to additional resources and answers to the journal activities. View sample pages from the Moving On user notes.
Requirements
Completion of each Moving On module is demonstrated through the completed module journal and a reflective reference from a trusted adult. This should show that the young person has gained the skills and knowledge they need to ‘move on’ in that aspect of living independently. Unlike many other ASDAN courses, there is no time or challenge requirement and young people do not need to compile a portfolio of evidence. It is the trusted adult who will confirm the young person has developed the necessary skills and knowledge.
Moving On is internally signed off within the centre. To complete a module, the following must be present:
- completed module journal
- Learner module reflection
- reflective reference from a trusted adult
Become a member
Create a cohort
Once you are approved as an ASDAN member and have approval to deliver this course, you can create a cohort of learners in the members’ area. Specify a course coordinator, the expected completion date and the number of learners taking the course. Learners should be registered within 60 days of starting any ASDAN course and before any assessment takes place.
Resources
ASDAN provides a wide range of supporting resources, including course standards with guidance and assessment materials. All resources related to your course can be found on the course webpage.
Assessment
All ASDAN courses are assessed through portfolios or projects, instead of exams. Appropriate internal quality assurance (IQA) and external quality assurance (EQA) will take place according to the course and you will be guided on this by our team.
Professional development opportunities
Continued professional development (CPD) training opportunities are available for all ASDAN courses to support assessment and internal quality assurance (IQA).
Training is delivered by ASDAN experts, supporting your centre to run our courses successfully and develop and sustain expertise across your team. They provide an introduction to the course, along with guidance on processes, course delivery and moderation.
As an ASDAN member, you can also take part in ASDAN’s special interest groups. These are termly online sessions focusing on specific areas of practice, providing space for discussion, collaboration and networking between ASDAN members.
Online training is available for practitioners delivering Moving On, with pre-recorded videos and digital training materials that can be accessed at any time. It provides an introduction to the course, along with guidance on the processes involved, course delivery and certification. This training course costs £105 per delegate. Book now
Resources
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Moving On module journal: Building a home | £9 |
| Moving On module journal: Being healthy | £9 |
| Moving On module journal: Preparing for work | £9 |
| Moving On module journal: Managing money | £9 |
| Moving On module journal: Relating to people | £9 |
Certification
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Moving On module certificate: on completion of each module (downloadable PDF) | Free |
| Moving On course certificate: for completion of all five modules (printed by ASDAN) |
£3.75 |
Registrations and resources should be purchased through the members area of the ASDAN website: asdan.org.uk/member
