Level 1: Horizon
LEVEL 1
This programme is an ideal option if you enjoy hands on learning and want to improve your skills. You may be planning to move on to a Level 2 course but do not expect to achieve at least two 9 - 4 grades at GCSE in relevant subjects. Or you may wish to prepare for employment by boosting your skills. This programme will focus on a mixture of vocational learning, functional skills and personal development.
Applications to the course must be made with the assistance of your careers adviser and school and be supported by an Education Health & Care Plan (EHCP).
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Key topics
preparing you for further study and the world of work
personal and social development, Enterprise skills
functional skills (English and mathematics)
You will choose one vocational area from this list:
Health and Social Care
Business
Art and Design
Sports
You will
personal and social develop your literacy, numeracy skills
work in small groups on project work
gain a core set of skills and qualifications to help you progress
+ Entry requirements
There are no formal qualifications required
Students should be working at the higher end of Entry Level 3 for Literacy. If you have not reached this level, or if you need support in lessons, the Preparation for Progression course may be a better option for you.
+ Assessment
Assessment methods include:
- Classwork
- Assignments and projects
+ Why study at NewVIc
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 disabilties 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 nuture the whole person through both tutoring and teaching.
+ How we support you
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
+ Next steps
You will have a range of options open to you when you finish the course, including further study on a Level 2 course, providing you have achieved at least a Level 1 qualification in both Maths and English and have an excellent record of attendance and work submission. Students may also progress to apprenticeships and work.