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ASDAN Short Courses


We are so excited to be able to offer the following ASDAN short courses:

  • Land-based vocational course
  • Animal care short course
  • Living independantly short course
  • Food wise
  • Volunteering
  • Activities and peer tutoring
  • Expressive arts
Who might want to access the ASDAN Short Courses with Pawsitive Squad?
  • Home educating families who would like a little extra structure and education recognition, while still keeping a curriculum built around the childs interests.
  • Young people not in school due to medical needs - we can select challenges which can be completed in hospitals or other settings.
  • Young people receiving education as part of EOTAS, part time schooling or through a personal budget.
  • Young people who have completed their childhood education and want something to do as a stepping stone to their next stage.
  • Young people wanting to focus on developing specific skills, exploring employability skills or boost their CV.
  • ANY child or young person with additional needs ('SEND'). 

How much does it cost?

The program costs £95 for the year and £35 for young people registered on our assistance dog program. Discounts availible to home ed families whose children have additional needs - email us for the discount code!


Who can apply?

This program is open to any 13 to 25 year olds with additional needs or disability. Young people under 18 require parent/carer support or supervision to access the Lifeskills Challenges. You do not need to own a dog to do the ASDAN short courses with us though we will take a dog centred approach to the courses overall.

Please complete the form below to join the ASDAN short courses program with us.

If you work or volunteer as a dog trainer or any dog centred organisation or have an assistance dog from another organisation, unfortunately you're ineligible to do these courses with us due to conflict of interest. 

Important Terms & Conditions:

  • Parents/ carers support is required to facilitate and/or supervise younger learners and are responsible for offering suitable guidance, collecting and submitting evidence. Pawsitive Squad's role is to allocate challenges, provide support via webinars and a closed support group and to mark and award course certificates. 

Please note: It takes around 21 days from application for your e-portfolio to be ready.

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