ASDAN

ASDAN (Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network) is a not-for-profit, curriculum development organisation and internationally recognised awarding body based in the United Kingdom. ASDAN offers a wide range of curriculum programs and qualifications for all abilities and age groups. These flexible and engaging programmes and qualifications help young people develop skills for learning, work and life.

MESC has been delivering ASDAN since 2020 with students undertaking modules from New Horizons, Transition Challenge and Towards Independence curriculum programs. We also offer ASDAN Short Courses, portfolio-based programmes designed to accredit up to 60 hours of activity and skills development across a range of topics and curriculum areas. Student ASDAN modules participation is decided at student pathway planning meetings held by the teacher with parent and carers.

Further information on ASDAN courses can be found at https://www.asdan.org.uk/

Other Learning

Programs

A variety of short-duration and one-off activities complement the learning framework at Manjimup ESC. This includes services of Fishability via their Busselton Jetty School Program, tailored specifically for Education Support Centres to enable students to experience recreational fishing in a safe environment. The school also participates in Bunbury’s Rotary Sail into Life program which aims to provide everyone with the opportunity to experience the joy and freedom of sailing, regardless of their abilities. Students at MESC have partnered with Imperials Football club and Manjimup’s Lions Club to organise cans and bottle as part of the Containers for Change initiative.

Students in Year 1-7 attend swimming lessons at the Manjimup’s Aquatic Centre every year.