Foundation Learning - Independence

Being Creative Teamwork skills Preparing Meals for Others

For the Entry Level 2 & 3 programmes, you do not need any qualifications. For the Level 1 programmes, you need 2 GCSEs at grade 2 in either English or maths. You will be invited to an introductory & taster's session before the course starts, to see if it is the right fit. We will do an assessment to find out which course level is right for you. Before you start, you will meet other students and your tutors at College to help you settle in.

After you have finished this course, you may progress on to other Foundation Learning programmes or in to employment.

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This course prepares learners for further education courses and working on improving their independence skills and work skills to benefit local employers. We also work on improving confidence and self-esteem skills.

Our students experience taking part in local litter picking around Saltaire. Visits to local theatres help us to gain ideas for performances. The John Muir Award provides opportunities for students to participate in outdoor activities. Our learners also take part in Bowling and Boccia competitions.

Through the course, our learners have the opportunity to take part in cooking sessions and experience different foods from different religions. They can also take part in different exercise sessions to improve their coordination skills and confidence.

All students have progressed onto another course within the College or onto other specialist courses.

Our students participating in performance dramas such as Great Expectations, Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet. Students taking part in the John Muir Award which involves connecting with the nature of the local environment.