ASDAN
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ASDAN[1] is a UK-based education charity and awarding organisation, headquartered in Bristol. It offers a range of courses, accredited curriculum programmes and regulated qualifications designed to support learners with diverse educational needs, emphasising the development of personal, social and employability skills through practical, accessible learning.
History and mission
[edit]ASDAN (Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network) began as a research project of the University of the West of England in the 1980s and was formally established as an educational charity in 1991, with the aim of promoting educational inclusion and providing opportunities for learners who face barriers in traditional education.
The stated purpose of ASDAN is to "engage learners through relevant and motivating courses to achieve meaningful learning outcomes, which elevate them to progress to further education, training and work, and empower them to take control of their lives."[2]
Over the years, it has focused on supporting learners from various backgrounds, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)[3] and those at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training). ASDAN works with educational providers and other stakeholders to deliver its courses both in the UK and internationally.
Melissa Farnham is ASDAN's CEO as of 2024.[4]
Courses and membership
[edit]ASDAN provides a range of courses aimed at addressing varied learner needs.
Programmes
[edit]ASDAN's flexible, activity-based programmes are designed with the aim of developing key skills without the need for formal qualifications. These include titles such as Personal Development Programme and Lifeskills Challenge, and can be used in settings such as mainstream schools, special schools and community organisations.
Qualifications
[edit]ASDAN's regulated qualifications cater to different levels from Entry 1 to Level 3. Key qualifications include the Certificate of Personal Effectiveness (CoPE) and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). Some qualifications carry UCAS points towards university applications.[5]
ASDAN operates a membership system for educational settings to deliver its courses. ASDAN members are able to access to training, guidance materials and a professional network of educators.
References
[edit]- ^ "Home". ASDANeducation. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- ^ "About us". ASDANeducation. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- ^ "18 local special needs students certified". BVI News. 2021-10-19. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- ^ "Who's Moving: Unlock, Shelter, Crisis and more". www.civilsociety.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- ^ "Qualifications membership information". ASDANeducation. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
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