Foundation Learning (Hillsborough)

Start Date

Level: E

Course Course: P00319

Area: Inclusion

Campus: Hillsborough Campus

About this Course

Foundation Learning is a pathway for you to develop your skills for life and the world of work. They are supported courses that enable you to develop your independent living skills and your social, emotional and personal development. You will take part in practical options including cooking and art and you will also have the opportunity to develop your English and maths skills. Some courses on this pathway also have a supported placement attached to enable you to develop your skills and confidence in the workplace.

Key Units

This pathway is split into a number of programmes. When you apply for this pathway, please indicate which programme you are most interested in studying. Our Inclusion Team will decide which programme within the pathway is most suitable for you after discussions at an interview. This will be based on your entry requirements, support need and targets for future outcomes.

An overview of each programme is detailed below or you can click below to download information about each individual programme:

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements onto the Foundation learning pathway include:

having a level of understanding which means you can take part in discussions in classroom with staff and peers
being able to follow 1 – 2 step instructions
being able to communicate own needs to others
being able to make choices between at least three given options
an ability to carry out some tasks independently
willingness to participate in a variety of tasks

Some of the courses require a willingness and proven readiness to manage in a supported work environment.

Entry onto the Supported Internship requires learners to have an active Education and Health Care Plan.

Assessment

Methods of assessment may include your work and observations of you in a classroom environment.

Where appropriate, there are some formal assessments in English and maths.

Where external accreditation is in place an assessment of a portfolio of work may be required.

Where does this Lead

Learners can progress onto the different strands within Inclusion. There are opportunities to move onto Supported Workskills, courses on our Career Discovery pathway or other vocational areas within the college. At each stage there is the opportunity to continue improving your maths and English skills.

Progression will always be assessed on an individual basis.

Future Opportunities

Each pathway is designed to help you develop your skills for work and adult life.

Tell Me More

Pathway to Personal Progress

The Pathway to Personal Progress has been designed as a supported first step to post-16 education and into a college setting. It will take 1–2 years to complete. The objective of this pathway is to recognise personal growth and engagement in learning.

Pathway to Independent Living Skills

The Pathway to Independent Living Skills is designed for individuals who would benefit from learning and further developing the skills that will prepare them for their future and adult life. It is designed around the Preparation for Adulthood Agenda and will take 1–2 years to complete. The intent of this pathway is to support individuals to develop their skills in independence and self-care, confidence and communicating with others.

Pathway to Supported Workskills - Introduction to Supported Workskills

The Pathway to Supported Workskills – Introduction to Supported Workskills is designed for individuals who would benefit from learning and further developing the skills that will prepare them for their future and adult life, specifically work. It is designed around the Preparation for Adulthood Agenda and will take 1–2 years to complete. This pathway is suitable for individuals who aspire to work but are not yet ready for a work placement.

Pathway to Supported Workskills - Supported Workskills

The Pathway to Supported Workskills – Supported Workskills is designed for individuals who would benefit from learning and further developing the skills that will prepare them for their future and adult life, specifically work. It is designed around the Preparation for Adulthood Agenda and will take 1–2 years to complete. This pathway is suitable for individuals who are ready to undertake a supported work placement outside of the college.

Foundation Studies

Foundation Studies has been designed for individuals who would benefit from learning and further developing the skills that will prepare them for further study in the college. It is designed around Skills for Independence and Work and key skills development, and is suitable for individuals who may be considering further study in technical areas across the college.

Internship Pathway: Skills for Living and Work

The Internship Pathway: Skills for Living and Work has been designed for individuals who are preparing for the transition from post-16 education into adulthood. Its intent is to provide a stepping-stone to a Supported Internship or to provide skills for independence and work. It is suitable for individuals who are ready to undertake a supported work placement outside of the college.

Internship Pathway: Supported Internship

The Internship Pathway: Supported Internship has been designed for individuals with an EHCP who need support to progress into employment after post-16 education. This pathway is a structured, work-based study programme providing a substantial work placement, facilitated by a Job Coach and Work-Based Tutor, and is supported by a curriculum focused around employability. It will take 1 year to complete.

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