Foundation level courses

These courses are ideal for students who are likely to achieve fewer than two A*-D grades at GCSE and are not yet ready to begin a level 2 course. Some of the courses are also suitable for students with learning difficulties or disabilities. There are also courses available for students who speak English as a second language.

The courses are tailored to your individual needs and during your assessment and interview we will look carefully at the best programme for you. This will depend on what your aims and interests are as well as what you are studying.

Where will these qualifications take me

Foundation learning covers a range of programmes aimed at students not yet ready to begin a level 2 course.. Towards the end of your programme your tutor will support and guide you to help you move on to your next step, which could be another foundation learning programme, a level 2 programme or supported employment.

Foundation learning courses

Horizon
Preparation for progression
Skills for independence and work
Diploma in personal progress
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ESOL 16-19