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We offer ASDAN Personal Development Programme as part of our commitment to developing confident, independent, and capable learners. It is linked to nationally recognised qualifications that support the development of key personal, social and employability skills through practical, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences.
Course overview
Key Skills Developed
Throughout the course, pupils develop and demonstrate competence in:
- their ability to learn.
- teamwork.
- problem solving.
- IT skills.
- literacy.
- numeracy.
Course structure
The Personal Development Programmes (PDP) feature 12 modules. Each learner must work from their own student book and compile a portfolio of evidence to show what they have done.
Students gain 1 or 2 credits for each section completed, with each credit representing about 10 hours of activity. Six credits are needed to achieve Bronze, 12 credits for Silver and 18 credits for Gold.
Students are required to plan and review their work at key points, explaining how they have developed their skills in six areas: Ability to learn; Teamwork; Problem solving, IT skills; Literacy; and Numeracy.
The student book contains the following modules:
- Communication
- My community
- Sport and leisure
- Independent living
- My environment
- Number handling
- Health and wellbeing
- World of work
- Science and technology
- The wider world
- Expressive arts
- Beliefs and values
- Combined studies
Aims of the programme
The qualification aims to:
- Boosts learners’ confidence by helping them recognise and develop their personal qualities and abilities
- Empowers students by giving them ownership of their learning
- Broadens learners’ experiences through a wide range of challenges
Why choose ASDAN?
ASDAN is particularly valuable for pupils who benefit from a practical, skills-based approach to learning. It supports personal growth, enhances employability, and provides a strong foundation for life beyond school.
