What you'll study
What you'll study
Pupils work through practical challenges that grow independence and confidence. Content spans:
- research skills and enterprise
- healthy lifestyles and community engagement
- journey planning, fundraising and workplace readiness
Year 10 works at Entry Level 3 and Year 11 at Level 1, progressing to Levels 1 to 2 and above in Years 12 and 13.
How it's assessed
How it's assessed
The ASDAN qualification is assessed through real-world application rather than written exams. Pupils present their work, respond to oral questioning, are observed completing practical tasks and keep a reflective logbook.
Where it leads
Where it leads
ASDAN builds the independence, employability and confidence that support life after school. It complements GCSE options and forms part of the whole-school Bespoke Curriculum, which is inclusive and accessible to all. Pupils can carry ASDAN through into the Sixth Form.
How to choose it
How to choose it
ASDAN is offered alongside the GCSE option blocks, with guidance from staff and the SEND team where helpful. To talk through whether it fits your child, book a visit.
Your next step
Book a visit to see how ASDAN builds confidence and life skills alongside GCSE study.
Northdown Road, Bideford