ASDAN Animal Care Short Course​

 

Created and taught by a qualified vet, with gentle, step-by-step learning designed for neurodivergent and SEND learners.​This course is ideal for animal-loving learners who thrive with practical, structured activities and need a calm, accessible approach to learning. Learners develop real-world understanding, confidence, and responsibility through meaningful animal-focused tasks.​ 

 

What your child will learn

Learners explore:

• Animal welfare and wellbeing

• Behaviour, body language, and safe interaction

• Feeding, grooming, and enrichment

• Habitats, environments, and adaptations

• Pet care, farm animal care, and wildlife awareness

• Practical animal-related activities at home or in the community​

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✨ How learning works ✨

All learning is broken into clear, low-demand steps, making it suitable for learners with:

🧠 Autism
⚡ ADHD
🧩 PDA profiles
🎧 Sensory needs
💛 Anxiety
⏳ Processing differences

There is no pressure, no rushing, and no expectation to “keep up”.
Learners can pause, repeat, or skip ahead when they’re ready.

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🌟 What’s included in the course? 🌟

🎥 60+ pre-recorded, step-by-step lessons
• Short, clear videos
• Designed especially with SEND learners in mind
• Easy to follow, calm and predictable

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🌍 Virtual visits from real animal organisations, including:

🐠 Macduff Marine Aquarium
🦉 Owl handling & welfare specialists
🦁 Longleat Safari Park
🦔 Secret World Wildlife Rescue Centre
…and more!

✨ Virtual sessions are relaxed, supportive and camera-optional
✨ Your child can complete the entire course without Zoom if they prefer

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🖥️ Full ASDAN e-portfolio support
I guide you through:
✔ evidence collection
✔ uploads
✔ meeting ASDAN criteria
No guesswork. You’re not on your own.

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📄 Printable worksheets & PDFs
• Click, save or print
• Clear and simple
• No complicated software

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🌈 Flexible pace — no deadlines
Learn in:
🐌 tiny steps
⚡ short bursts
⏸️ breaks whenever needed

Whatever works best for your child.

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🏅 Internal assessment only
• No exams
• No tests
• Supportive moderation
• Based on your child’s strengths

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🎓 ASDAN certificate
Awarded upon successful completion 🎉

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🔧 How the course works

Your child can learn using:
📹 MP4 videos
📄 PDF worksheets
🐾 Real-life animal activities
💻 Optional Zoom sessions

All resources are stored neatly on TutorBird

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❌ No PowerPoint
❌ No specialist software
✅ Easy for families

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📅 Enrolment options

Your child can:

⭐ Start at any time of the year
and complete the course fully self-paced

OR

📆 Join one of our four enrolment points:
• September
• November
• January
• April

(if they’d like to take part in the optional live visits )

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💛 Who this course is ideal for 💛

This course suits learners who:

🐾 love animals
👐 enjoy practical, sensory-friendly tasks
🧩 thrive with structure and predictability
🌱 prefer low-demand learning
🏠 work best at home
🏫 struggle in traditional school settings
👀 need clear steps and visual support

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Course fee

✨ Only £195 per learner
👨‍👩‍👧 10% sibling or multi-course discount available

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I think this is the best value course I have ever bought. The amount of content, live sessions, virtual visits, support and detailed feedback is incredible. My son is entertained, engaged and excited to learn. I would absolutely recommend it - parent feedback 

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⭐ Ready to get started? ⭐

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