New Horizons
What is New Horizons?
New Horizons is an activity-based curriculum resource which supports the delivery of PSHE, Citizenship and Careers education for learners at Key Stage 3, working at
'P' Levels 1-8 (i.e. below National Curriculum Level 1).
Who is it for?
The resource can be used with learners in Years 7, 8 or 9.
Structure
The New Horizons Record Book contains activities within a framework of five modules: Personal, Social, Health, Citizenship and Relationships. The programme is learner-centred, offering structure and flexibility; it provides recognition for small steps in achievement. In each module there is a focused careers-related activity. Working with their tutor, the student completes a Personal Skills section for each module they do, which will help them identify specific things they are good at, relating to the module theme.
The final activity in each module is My Challenge. This requires the learner, working with the tutor, to identify something new they would like to try, relating to the theme of the module.
Assessment
All certificates are awarded at the discretion of the tutor. There is no requirement for external moderation. With the development of 'P' Level descriptors in curriculum subjects, it is also possible to record the students' achievements by allocating a 'P' Level descriptor to their work, as and when this is appropriate. If a student records an achievement beyond 'P' Level 8, it is permissible to record National Curriculum Level attainment and the subject area.
Training
For details of forthcoming ASDAN Preparatory Awards introductory workshops, click here.
New Horizons Student Book
Click on the thumbnails below for sample pages from the student book:
Progression
It may be appropriate for the learner to re-visit some or all of the New Horizons modules in another year. At Key Stage 4, students can progress to the ASDAN Transition Challenge programme.
FAQ
Q: How much do the ASDAN Preparatory Awards cost?
A: Click here to access the costs page, which features information about registration costs for the Preparatory Awards. Please also take into account the annual centre registration fee, if your centre is not yet registered with ASDAN.
Q: How can my centre start running the Preparatory Awards?
A: If you are not yet registered with ASDAN, your first step is to complete an Application for Centre Registration Form.
Current ASDAN centres need to ensure that the Preparatory Awards are added to their centre's registration. To do this, please complete an Additional Networks Registration Form.
Following registration, you will be able to access additional resources and guidance via the secure area of the ASDAN website.
ASDAN also provides introductory training workshops and can arrange in-house training.
Secure Area for registered centres
Once your centre is registered with ASDAN for the Preparatory Awards, you can access further information and resources via the website's Secure Area.
It contains all relevant updates, essential documents, meeting information and resources and enables you to:
- Download resources, including forms, guidance and moderation checklists
- Register your candidate numbers and names
- View updated Preparatory Network meeting dates
- Purchase materials from the online ASDAN catalogue
- Check the list of candidates registered from your centre
There is no limit to the number of people from a centre who can register for a Secure Area password. You can register for a password online, by clicking here to access the request form.