Entry Level 2 ASDAN Certificate Personal and Social Development

ASDAN provides a starting point for some students, all courses run differentiated levels within the course as a whole e.g., Award, Certificate and Extended Certificate. So students can progress at a rate that suits their needs. The focus of ASDAN is to promote independence and personal skills with the overall outcome for students to be able to participate within their local community and have some independence within their lives being able to make decisions and communicate choices. The units within the different levels of ASDAN all coincide to allow clear progression of skills for example EL2 promotes enrichment opportunities such as visiting Cobble Hey Farm, gym visits with an environmental awareness playing a key part throughout the academic year. The way in which the curriculum us organised is in the form of a spiral curriculum whereby knowledge is revisited and extended upon, so new learning closely links with prior learning. Skills that transcend all levels of ASDAN include, punctuality, attendance, making a positive contribution, appropriate behaviours and shared learning. Transition between ASDAN courses and other courses is excellent. Students are given many opportunities to take part in taster sessions and get to know the staff. Options are explored on an individual basis to allow students to work to their strengths, both physically and educationally. Students are taught Maths and English either within their tutor group or if applicable they can be taught by General Education tutors to work towards the next relevant level.