Course Entry Requirements
Please contact Caroline Oates, Head of Foundation Learning for further details.
Introduction
These courses help you prepare for independent adult life and the world of work. You will develop personal, social and employability skills. They are two year, four day a week courses that
lead to a formal Entry Level or Level One qualification. Foundation Learning is taught in small group sizes and is tailored to meet the students’ individual needs.
You will study
- Preparation for Work, Daily Living Skills, Community, Travel Training, Personal and Social Development, Wellbeing
- Digital Media
- Maths and English
- Hospitality
- Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
- Horticulture
Course Support
- Small class sizes
- Personal Tutors
- Individualised targets linked to EHCP
- Learning mentor specialising in SEND
- A large, friendly team of classroom support
- Care team offering medical and personal care
- Teaching staff with a wealth of experience working in SEND
- Sensory garden
- Dedicated Work Experience Co-ordinator
Enrichment Activities
- Work Experience placements with local employers
- Sports opportunities – football team, dodgeball tournaments, boccia
- Outdoor activities – Teambuilding, confidence building, gardening
- Trips and Visits – museums, cafes, theatres, residentials
Further Information
Entry Level Foundation Learning Course Leaflet
Level One Foundation Learning Course Leaflet
Foundation Learning News
Listen to Keaton talk about what the Foundation Learning Department means to him as we celebrate UK Disability History Month
