The ASDAN Youth Award

The Teachers involved are:
Mrs. Tickle Head of Department (left)
Below Mrs Tickle are:
Mr Ord
Mr Riley
Mrs Harnett
Mrs S Cowen

Summary:
The pupils achieve a vocational qualification (nationally recognised) with key skills evidence, transferable into further education (F.E.). The modules of challenges are diverse, interesting and stimulate personal and social competence skills at KS4.

Willowgarth introduced this scheme two years ago. This framework of flexible learning integrates well to meet the National Curriculum and encourages our pupils to take responsibility for their own learning.

  The Youth Award Scheme:
Develops personal competencies
Meets Individual Learning Needs
* Enhances students achievements
* Challenges pupils to improve their learning
* Rewards all pupils with Nationally Recognised qualifications at Bronze/Silver levels.
This style of learning prepares students for what has become increasingly expected in further/higher education and in employment.

2 years
The further Education Award Scheme is a negotiated programme of activities which are arranged into 11 modules. These are:
Rights and Responsibilities
Health and Fitness
The Community
Independent Living
Vocational Study
Jobsearch
Recreation
Vocational Training
Creative Activity
International Relations
Free Option
The programme is varied and will involve building up a portfolio of evidence in these areas.

You will work towards the NCVQ Core Skills:
Working with Others
Problem Solving
Managing own Learning
Communication
Application of Number
Information Technology
Whilst building up Credits toward the Award, you are developing a range of skills and qualities which Employers and Further Education consider important practical attributes. It may be possible, in certain cases, to complete the Award in 1 year.
Entry requirements: Willingness to participate in group work and motivation to manage your own learning.
Assessment: Accreditation with the ASDAN Award Body.

 

A related web site:
Key Skills
http://www.sykeyskills.co.uk/index.shtml

 

 

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