ASDAN Certificate of Personal and Social Effectiveness

ks4 ASDAN certificate of personal and social effectiveness

This course is only available to students who we feel would benefit from an alternative pathway, following consultation and agreement with the parent[s] or carer[s] of the identified students.

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Year 10
Year 11

Modules 1 & 2 - Developing Myself and my performance - Digital Communications

Core declarative knowledge: What should students know?

What is empathy?
Why is it important on your performance?
What are SMART targets?
What is empathy?
How do we listen effectively?
What is a logo?
What does the phrase ‘ease of use’ mean?
What is GDPR?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of email communication?
What are the constituents of an effective presentation?
Why is it important to get others’ opinions about something you’ve created?

Core procedural knowledge: What should students be able to do?

How to keep a record demonstrating the development of increased self-awareness, managing one’s own feelings; how you have used empathy and social skills;
How to set SMART targets;
How to analyse a the effectiveness of a website (including branding – logos, fonts, colour scheme; styling – buttons, menus, icons; user experience – navigation, ease of use);
How to use email to communicate an important piece of information (including how to add an attachment with extra information; use ‘Reply to’, ‘Reply all’ and ‘Forward’ appropriately; explain the meaning of cc and bcc, and give examples of when they might be used; insert a working hyperlink in the body of your email; add an email signature);
How to find out about the law known as GDPR;
How to give a talk using digital media;
How to produce webpages to promote a product or event;
How to design a questionnaire to find out what people think of your
centre’s website.

Modules 3 & 4 - Working with others - Enterprise

Core declarative knowledge: What should students know?

What is social enterprise?
What is community enterprise?
What is enterprise for profit?
What makes a good entrepreneur?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of being self-employed?
What is market research?

Core procedural knowledge: What should students be able to do?

How to identify and record increased self-awareness, managing one’s own feelings; how you have used empathy and social skills;
How to work effectively as part of a team in pursuit of a shared goal;
How to set SMART targets;
How to analyse the effectiveness of a product (including price; aesthetics; user experience in relation to other products within the same marketplace);
How to carry out market research;
How to construct the fundamentals of a business plan (idea; target customer group; production costs; start-up finance; timescale from design to sale).

Modules 5 & 6 -Problem Solving - Independent Living

Core declarative knowledge: What should students know?

What are the benefits of home cooking?
Where does money come from (what are the sources of income available to a young person)?
What are the differences between a debit card and a credit card?
What are the benefits of a savings account?

Core procedural knowledge: What should students be able to do?

How to identify knowledge gaps and address these with confidence;
How to use the following appliances safely: washing machine; oven; iron; kettle; toaster; microwave.
How to compare the costs of cooking at home with buying takeaways
or shop bought meals;
How to create a healthy meal plan on a budget;
How to prepare a healthy meal for someone with specific dietary requirements;
How to compare the different housing options available to a young
person in the local area;
Compare the benefits of different savings accounts.
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of debit cards and credit cards.

Module 1 - Problem solving - Vocational Preparation

Core declarative knowledge: What should students know?

What are the different routes post 16?
What are the local offers post 16?
What are the differences between skills and qualifications?
Why is developing a network in the workplace beneficial to problem solving?
How might the world of work change in 10 years time and what skills will remain relevant?
How can a person become financially independent?
What can you do to prepare yourself for the world of work?
How to manage stress in the workplace?

Core procedural knowledge: What should students be able to do?

How to apply for a post 16 route.
To be able to create a plan of action for the next stage of education or work.
Be able to define their personal skills.
To be able to identify hazards in a work place.
To be able to demonstrate a
systematic approach to tackling work-based problems.
To be able to discuss various ways to manage their money.
To create a plan of action for the next stage of education or work.
To have a toolbox of self regulation skills when encountering problems.

Module 2 - Working with others - Sports and leisure

Core declarative knowledge: What should students know?

What sports are available locally?
What jobs are there in the Sports and Leisure industry?
What are the benefits and challenges of indoor and outdoor activities?
What skills are needed to work in a team?
What are my personal beliefs and values and how might this affect how I work with others?
What are my roles as a local and global citizen and how can I help my community?
How can I use my knowledge of the body and nutrition to aid sports performance in myself and others?

Core procedural knowledge: What should students be able to do?

To be able to review one’s contributions and agree ways to improve work with others.
To be able to work co-operatively towards achieving the identified objectives.
To be able to organise and carry out tasks safely, using appropriate methods, to meet their responsibilities in the context of collaborative sporting activities.
To be able to share relevant information to identify what needs to be done and their individual responsibilities.
To be able to check progress, seeking advice from an appropriate person when needed.
To be able to communicate with others effectively when problems arise.

Modules 3 to 6 - Award or Certification

Route 1 – Award

Topics covered: Developing my performance in Beliefs and Values, Working with others in citizenship and community and Problem solving in science and technology

Core declarative knowledge: What should students know?

What have I enjoyed learning about that I can take onto further developed independent study?

Core procedural knowledge: What should students be able to do?

To be able to objectively consider a range of belief and value systems and compare this to their own;.
To build upon the MYP project work and create a community project which will develop my personal skills whilst contributing to my community.
To understand the role of science in solving practical everyday problems.