Accrediting Active & Experiential Learning Gareth Lewis National Development Co-ordinator

Programme Welcome Introduction: A brief overview of ASDAN ASDAN Short Course: which one is right for your learners? ASDAN Short Course: structure How to add value to ASDAN Programmes

Overview of ASDAN Bristol-based educational charity providing courses to thousands of UK and international schools, colleges, youth centres and training providers Awarding organisation for QCF, NQF & SCQF qualifications approved by all awarding authorities in the UK Assessors are actively engaged in moderation process Sharing of good practice and ideas through local networks Nationally recognised accreditation through engaging & flexible learning programmes.

Current scene – why ASDAN’s methodology is effective The First Steps report (CBI 2013) called for a “more rounded and grounded” education system. “Personal behaviours and attributes (character) play a critical roles in personal effectiveness.” The 2013 CBI/Pearson Education and Skills Survey identified communication skills and self-management as among employers’ top priorities from schools. The 2014 British Chambers of Commerce Skills and Employment manifesto (BCC 2014) calls for intensified efforts from schools and the youth sector to help pupils develop “soft employability skills”.

ASDAN Short Courses Short Courses are internally moderated only. Certificates for Short Courses can be requested online following successful internal moderation. Available in blocks of 10 hours up to a maximum of 60 hours (i.e. 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 hours

ASDAN Short Courses

Programme structure: Requirements All ASDAN Short Course Programmes have the same structure based around the following six requirements: 1. The Student Book This is the curriculum and contains a selection of graded challenges. It also contains essential recording documents. Each student must have a copy of the relevant student book.

Programme structure: Activity 1 Using a Short Course student book, consider what challenges are already being covered through your usual curriculum delivery in your centre. (Remember: don’t reinvent the wheel, look to exploit existing practice.

Programme structure: Requirements 2. Skills Sheets These sheets help the learner to formalise the planning and reviewing process and to develop specific skills when students carry out their chosen challenges.

Programme structure: Requirements 3. Summary of Achievement An opportunity to highlight achievement and describe the skills used in completing the award. 4. Personal Statement A means of encouraging the learner to reflect on what they were good at and what they need to improve. 5. Record of Progress An important page that records the challenges completed and the credits gained.

Programme structure: Portfolio of evidence Activity 2 6. The Portfolio of Evidence An organised collection of material that proves the challenges have been done. Suitable evidence might include: Video/audio recordings Scripts s/letters Certificates Receipts Logbook Plans Task sheets Consent forms Drawings/designs Posters Minutes Witness observations Travel/events tickets Questionnaires Feedback Maps Newspaper clippings Photographs Attendance sheets

Programme structure: Identifying skills As students progress through and ASDAN programme they are expected to think about the skills they have used: Teamwork Learning Coping with Problems Use of English Use of Maths Use of IT

ASDAN Short Courses: Pricing… Short Courses Time Available in blocks of 10 hours up to a maximum of 60 hours (i.e. 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 hours) Costs £7.10 per student (choice of Short Course book) + £2.00 per certificate ASDAN Annual Membership fee is £350 +VAT. ASDAN Short Course carries a reduced Annual Membership fee which is £175 + VAT. ASDAN Annual Membership fee is £350 +VAT. ASDAN Short Course carries a reduced Annual Membership fee which is £175 + VAT.

Part 4 How to add value