Exciting developments in our Personal, Social and Employability suite!

We are committed to the continuous development of our qualifications and ensuring that they remain current, relevant and responsive to the needs of our centres and their learners. Our recent updates include our fully redeveloped Ascentis Entry 3 and Level 1 Award in the Importance of Resilience and Grit and our brand new Enhanced Programme for Delivering Employability Qualifications within our Personal, Social and Employability suite                          

Ascentis Entry 3 and Level 1 Award in the Importance of Resilience and Grit

This is a fully redeveloped qualification with exclusive new features to enhance delivery and boost learner engagement:

  • Comprehensive, updated online learner resources
  • New learner workbooks designed to support both teaching and learner achievement

These resources feature an expanded glossary, engaging content, and real-world case studies to help learners apply their knowledge and succeed.

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Exciting developments in our Personal, Social and Employability suite!
Exciting developments in our Personal, Social and Employability suite!

New Entry Level 2 Enhanced Programme for Delivering Employability Qualifications 

Designed to support a diverse range of learners, including ESOL, SEND and NEET groups, this unique 3 unit programme offers enhanced resources and materials, making it easier to deliver the Ascentis Entry Level 2 Award in Skills for Employment qualification.

By following the guided Rule of Combination, centres can access a full suite of materials that introduce learners to key knowledge and skills:

  • Introduction to Working with Others
  • Managing Personal Finance
  • Understanding Work Standards

This enhanced programme is ideal for learners progressing into entry-level employability skills and is particularly well-suited for ESOL cohorts. Part of our expanding range of enhanced programmes, it provides valuable support for learners on their progression pathway.

Find out more about our enhanced programmes here.

Exciting developments in our Personal, Social and Employability suite!

Why choose Ascentis Personal, Social and Employability qualifications?

  • Protect valuable preparation time with ready-to-use online resources that support teaching and delivery
  • Maximise learner achievement with NEW learner workbooks that complement and strengthen each learner’s portfolio of evidence
  • Build learner confidence by introducing subject-specific language with the help of comprehensive learner glossaries

Learn more about our Personal, Social and Employability qualifications here.


If you would like to find out more about our Entry 3 and Level 1 Award in the Importance of Resilience and Grit or Enhanced Programme for Delivering Employability Qualifications, please click below to speak to one of our qualification experts.

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