Entry Level 2: Preparation for Employment

ENTRY LEVEL 2

On this course you will study in a small group, taking an interesting mixture of subjects which will help to prepare you for work and independent living. The course is designed for students with moderate learning difficulties. It will provide you with pathways to further qualifications, such as an Entry Level 3 qualification or to supported employment.

You will be supported in class by Learning Support Practitioners. They will help to meet your individual needs and give you support with what you find difficult, for example, understanding what you need to do, reading or writing. Most students are supported in a small group, but occasionally students need one-to-one support.

Applications to this course should be made with the assistance of your careers adviser and school.


 

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Key topics

  • developing skills for work and independent living

  • practical life skills

  • Functional Skills (English, Mathematics and ICT)

You will

  • take part in cookery, sport, trips and art activities

  • develop your communication and team work skills

  • learn about what will be expected of you at work

 
  • There are no formal qualifications required

    Students need to be able to take part in group work and to have learnt some basic skills such as counting.

  • Assessment methods include:

    • Classwork

    • Projects

  • Foundation Learning is a team made up of specialist teachers with years of experience working with and supporting young adults in education. Our Inclusive Learning team will also support you with your individual learning needs. Classes are small and are supported by specialist learning support practitioners who provide group support in lessons and at break. Where necessary they are also able to take care of any personal needs.

    INTEGRATED AND INCLUDED

    Foundation Learning students are integrated and included within all aspects of college life. We also offer specific clubs and enrichment activities for students with disabilities such as connect club and an ability counts sports programme.

    HIGH EXPECTATIONS

    We challenge students and have high expectations for students who have never had high expectations from others. We also offer in house internships for students in areas such as customer service, sport leadership and gardening.

    HOLISTIC APPROACH

    We support and nurture the whole person through both tutoring and teaching.

  • Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college.

    We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.

    Our specialist teams can help with:

    • Learning difficulties

    • Physical and sensory disabilities

    • Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Aspergers or other specific learning difficulties

    • Mental health, counselling and wellbeing

    • Exam access arrangements

    • Money, finance and bursary advice

    • Careers advice, job and university applications

  • The aim is for you to achieve skills, confidence and qualifications at Entry Level 2 which will enable you to progress to further study at Entry Level 3 or supported employment.