Department: Learning Support
Course Name: Steps for Success
Exam Board: ASCENTIS, EDEXCEL, Bespoke AQA UNIT Awards, ASDAN
Teaching hours per week: 25
Entry criteria:Students need to be working between Entry Level 2 and Level one.
Independent completion of a literacy and numeracy assessment will be completed in a face to face appointment.
Entry criteria:
Students need to be working between Entry Level 2 and Level one.
Independent completion of a literacy and numeracy assessment will be completed in a face to face appointment
Suitable for students working between Entry Level 2 and Level 1 and who may have additional needs.
Foundation Learning includes Entry Level qualifications which include: Life Skills Challenge Units (ASDAN), Functional Skills English and Maths, ICT, Emotional Regulation Skills and Home Cooking skills.
All foundation learning courses last 1 year.
Students are expected to complete all qualifications that make up the course to make a full timetable of 24 hours a week.
What will be studied?
Students will complete the following qualifications:
- Life Skills Challenge– made up of Literacy and Personal and Social Development units
- Functional Skills English, Maths and ICT
- Sex and Relationship Education Award
- Vocational options dependent on the group (could include; Home Cooking, Animal Care or Horticulture)
How will I be assessed?
- Portfolio of work
- Class based exams
What next?
For many students the Foundation Learning programme course is preparation for a transition to move onto college or apprenticeship. Students usually acquire places at college for further studies on either Entry level or Level one programmes. Students move onto further Life Skills courses or begin to specialise in vocational areas of interest. The course is designed to increase independence skills for improved access to educational, community and work opportunities.
Further Information:
If you need any further information about studying foundation learning, please contact:
Ms J Crichlow – jcrichlow@bluecoat.uk.com