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The Foundation Studies department provides further education for students, including those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and autistic spectrum disorders, who are aged between 16 – 25 years. The three pathways are designed to provide a personalised learning programme.
Courses available in Foundation Studies
| Course Title | Duration |
| Foundation Studies – Pathway to Independence | 1 – 3 Years |
| Foundation Studies – Pathway to Mixed Options | 1 – 2 Years |
| Foundation Studies – Pathway to Progression | 1 – 2 Years |
Foundation Studies – Pathway to Independence:
This pathway is designed for students who progress from specialist schools with small class sizes (8 maximum).
Foundation Studies – Pathway to Mixed Options:
This pathway is designed for students with an LD/SEN need, who access the base in their school. It has more of an academic element than Pathway to Independence and has a large focus on employability for after the course. Class sizes are 10-14 students.
Foundation Studies – Pathway to Progression:
This pathway is designed for students with an LD/SEN need who are looking to progress to full time college courses. Some students may already have GCSE’s. Class sizes are 10-12 students.
Who is the course for?
Each application will be looked at carefully and a place offered to the learner based on the suitability of the course after a discussion with parents, carers, relevant agencies, previous establishment and the learners themselves.
What support is available?
During their time at college students will be provided with support from many different people:
- Personal Tutors
- Wellbeing and Safeguarding Team
- Work Experience co -ordinator
- Inclusion and Specialist Support Teachers
- Enrichment Team
- EHCP Co ordinators
- School Nurse
- Links with HBC transition team and health services
Of course, we also value the important role played by parents, guardians and carers in supporting students as well.
What can I do after the course?
At the end of the teaching year new skills will be reviewed and we will discuss each student’s future with them and work closely with other agencies to find the best possible progression option.