YR9 Options Booklet 2022

Subject: ASDAN Personal Development
Programme
Invitation Only
Why study this subject?
This is a practically-based course that covers a wide variety of skills that will
prepare students for the transition to adult life. Examples are ‘managing
money,’ ‘independent travel’ and ‘healthy diet.’ On the course, students will
also get support preparing for work experience and transitioning to college.
Students will also focus on communication and presentation skills. This course
is by invitation only.
What qualifications will I get at the end of the course?
Students will receive a Bronze Award from ASDAN (Award Scheme
Development and Accreditation Network) as a nationally accredited course.
What can this qualification lead to afterwards?
This course will prepare students for life after school and is a recognised
certificate for progression to post-16 education.
What topics will I study on this course?
As well as additional literacy and numeracy support you will study a selection
of the following topics: Communication, Citizenship and Community, Sport
and Leisure, Independent Living, The Environment, Vocational and Diploma
Preparation, Health and Fitness, Work Related Learning and Enterprise,
Science and Technology, International Links, Expressive Arts, Beliefs and
Values.
Do I have to do any coursework?
This is not an examination based course. Students will build up a portfolio of
evidence which will be assessed and moderated at the end of the two-year
course.
How much homework will I have to do?
Homework will be set to research and complete evidence for each module.
How will I be assessed on this course?
Through a Portfolio of evidence.
Where can I find out more about this qualification?
Either from Ms Peck, Ms Jones or from the website: www.asdan.org.uk
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