ASDAN: Personal Progress - Towards Independance

INTRODUCTION

The College is committed to providing programmes and qualifications for learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The Preparing for Adulthood programme, offered through ASDAN, provides a meaningful and real-life context to promote the development of personal, social and work-related abilities. This is achieved through a person-centred approach that prepares learners for adult life. Students will work on a number of Personal Progress modules, which will help them develop basic transferable life and employability skills. Students will benefit from a work placement and tutorials on preparation for work.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• A good school report or report from employer;

• Scores from the College’s Diagnostic Exam will be considered for appropriate level entry.

COURSE STRUCTURE

• Learners must produce a portfolio of evidence. 

• The portfolio will be internally assessed, internally verified, and then externally moderated.

• Possible units of study include:

PROGRESSION

This programme prepares students to live as independently as possible and develop the skills to gain employment. The programme also helps students develop self-confidence, self-awareness and understanding of the next stage of their education, employment and life.