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Equitas: ASDAN’s new digital platform putting skills at the heart of learning

As schools and colleges continue to navigate increasingly complex learning needs, the demand for flexible, skills-focused provision has never been stronger. From supporting diverse cohorts to evidencing progress beyond exam results, educators are seeking solutions that can both engage learners and lighten workloads.

Bett UK 2026: Learning without limits

Education is humanity’s greatest promise and our most urgent mission.

Dream Big Day: Empowering Every Pupil to Imagine, Create, and Flourish

In today’s rapidly evolving world, educators face an immense challenge: How do we inspire young people to envision ambitious futures? How do we help them develop the confidence, creativity, and determination they need to thrive? Many schools across the UK are turning to a fresh, engaging, and transformative opportunity known as Dream Big Day, an event designed to spark wonder, ignite curiosity, and unlock every pupil’s potential. With a focus on practical activities and robust resources, Dream Big Day helps schools create unforgettable moments of inspiration—moments that can have a lasting impact on young minds.

Inspiring Leadership Conference 2025: Invaluable Insights, Professional Learning Opportunities & A Supportive Community

This June, the Inspiring Leadership Conference enters its eleventh year and to mark the occasion the conference not only has an updated brand identity and website but also launched a refreshed conference programme.

Catch Up® Literacy and Catch Up® Numeracy are evidence-based interventions which are highly adaptable to meet the specific needs of SEND / ALN learners

Catch Up® is a not-for-profit charity working to address literacy and numeracy difficulties that contribute to underachievement. They offer two structured one-to-one interventions, proven to significantly improve the achievement of learners who find literacy or numeracy difficult, including those with special educational or additional learning needs.

Bridging the Skills Gap: Recognising Self-Awareness and Wellbeing

ASDAN renews the six core skills at the heart of its learner-led approach and development of personal effectiveness qualifications.

ASDAN’s digital future: Developing a dynamic, learner-led curriculum to empower learners with diverse needs.

ASDAN’s new CEO, Melissa Farnham, outlines a dynamic future for the charity and awarding organisation aligned to the government’s ten-year plan for education.

The September Snapshot: What Back-to-School Questions Should School Leaders Ask Staff?

The start of a new school year is the perfect time to set a clear direction, establish expectations, and lay the groundwork for success. It’s also an ideal moment to establish a baseline with your staff, giving you a clear picture against which you can measure progress throughout the year.

Preparing the Next Generation: The Dual Skill Set Critical for Future Careers

We believe that all young people can shape their future through technology – they just need the right support and tools to develop digital and essential skills to make it happen. That’s why we’ve developed ready-made introductory computing courses that offer a zero-cost solution for both computing and non-specialist computing teachers.