ASDAN is an education charity and awarding organisation providing courses, accredited curriculum programmes and regulated qualifications to engage, elevate and empower young people aged 11 to 25 years in greatest need.

The  goal is to engage our young people through relevant and motivating courses to achieve meaningful learning outcomes, which elevate them to go on to further education, training and work, and empower them to take control of their lives. ASDAN develops courses with an accessible and practical pedagogy for young people.

We know the development of personal, social and work-related abilities is vital for learners of all abilities because:

• strengthening these abilities supports academic and vocational learning
• they are particularly effective in re-engaging young people in greatest need
• they are important for accessing knowledge and skills at work
• they are especially important for entry level work
• they equip learners to live well and make full use of their abilities

We believe that young people should have the opportunity to discover, develop and make use of their abilities to affirm their identities, contribute to society, and challenge educational and social inequalities.