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Esports looks like gaming. What it actually builds is teamwork, communication and leadership. 🎮

“What we want to demonstrate within this course is that the things you enjoy, the things you do for a hobby and have a passion for, are absolutely in a position to be used as evidence for succeeding.”

James Fraser-Murison, co-creator of ASDAN’s Esports Short Course with Fraser Esports.

Six modules: intro to esports, careers and pathways, health and safety, building an esports business, branding and communications, team leadership. Around 10 to 60 accredited hours, for learners aged 13+.

Engagement happens where learners already care. Esports is one of those places.

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Independent thinking is hard to teach. The EPQ teaches it by doing.

The Extended Project Qualification is a Level 3 qualification that asks learners to choose a topic, plan their own project, research it deeply and present their findings. It’s roughly equivalent to half an A-Level and recognised across UCAS.

Autonomy is the engine. Learners pick their own subject, set their own deadlines, manage their own scope. By the end, they’ve evidenced thinking, decision making, self-awareness and communication. Four of our six core skills, in one piece of work.

Swipe through to see what the EPQ looks like in practice. Link in bio if you want to bring it to your centre.

ASDAN’s Personal Effectiveness Qualifications is for learners who want to feel more confident in everyday life, not just in exams. 💡

It helps you build the skills that actually matter when you’re making choices, working with other people, solving problems, speaking up, and figuring out your next step. You’ll learn through real tasks, collect evidence of what you can do and see your progress over time.

Personal Effectiveness Qualifications is built around six core skills: learning, communicating, decision making, thinking, team working and self-awareness. It’s designed so you can start at the right level, work at your pace and leave with something real to show for it. Proof of your strengths, your growth and your readiness for what comes next.

If you’re doing Personal Effectiveness Qualifications, what skill are you building most right now? 🤔

Equitas is ASDAN’s digital learning platform, launched with refreshed Short Courses. 🙌

These updated courses give centres a flexible way to deliver skills-led, portfolio-based learning and capture evidence clearly in one place.

Each Short Course can accredit 10–60 hours and supports practical, contextualised learning that helps learners build confidence and show progress over time. 💪

If you want to explore Equitas and the Short Courses now available, head to the link in bio.

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re reflecting on the importance of creating learning environments where every learner feels able to thrive. 🍃

Education is about so much more than academic achievement. Confidence, connection, belonging and self-awareness all play a huge role in helping learners grow both inside the classroom and out.

At ASDAN, we believe that supporting wellbeing should be part of everyday education. When learners feel listened to, encouraged and understood, they’re more likely to engage with learning and feel confident in themselves and their futures.

Mental health conversations shouldn’t be limited to one week of the year, but Mental Health Awareness Week is an important opportunity to continue raising awareness and recognising the impact that positive relationships can have on young people.

Every learner’s journey is different, and small moments of encouragement can make a lasting difference.

Thank you to everyone across schools, colleges, trusts, youth and community settings who holds space for learners and for each other, especially at the end of a long week. 🌟

Becoming an ASDAN member is a supported process, not a paperwork drop. 🙅‍♀️

This carousel breaks the journey into 7 steps, from your expression of interest to centre approval. An ASDAN expert guides you through membership banding, course selection and the information needed for quality assurance.

Once approved, you’ll receive logins so you can book training, order resources and register learners on the courses you’re approved to deliver.

DM us for more information, or check out our website through the link in our bio 🔗

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re reflecting on the importance of creating learning environments where every learner feels able to thrive. 🫶

Education is about so much more than academic achievement. Confidence, connection, belonging and self-awareness all play a huge role in helping learners grow both inside the classroom and out.

At ASDAN, we believe that supporting wellbeing should be part of everyday education. When learners feel listened to, encouraged and understood, they’re more likely to engage with learning and feel confident in themselves and their futures.

Mental health conversations shouldn’t be limited to one week of the year, but Mental Health Awareness Week is an important opportunity to continue raising awareness and recognising the impact that positive relationships can have on young people.

Every learner’s journey is different, and small moments of encouragement can make a lasting difference.