ASDAN: Personal Development Programmes - Bronze, Silver and Gold
ASDAN (Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network) is a British education charity and awarding organization, headquartered in Bristol. It 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. It provides curriculum programs and qualifications to help young people develop knowledge and skills for learning, work and life. This aim is most directed to help children find jobs and careers. ASDAN programs and qualifications are delivered by over 3,000 secondary schools, special schools, colleges, alternative education providers and youth organizations across the United Kingdom, and in more than thirty countries and territories overseas.
ASDAN's flagship course is Certificate of Personal Effectiveness (CoPE). It can be studied in Years 10 and 11, or in Post 16 education, either within the whole school PSHE program or within the option system. It aims to develop skills and knowledge in areas such as communication, citizenship and community, beliefs and values, the environment, health and fitness, and independent living, among other things.
My Community
Sport & Leisure
Independent Living
My Environment
Number Handling
Communication
World of Work
Beliefs & Values
The Wider World
Expressive Arts
Combined Students
Science & Technology
Health & Wellbeing