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Foundation Learning & Skills for Life

This qualification covers a range of skills, at a very basic level, relating to personal and social development, employability, communication, number and ICT techniques, and learning skills.

Units can be combined in any way enabling the recognition of highly individualised achievements in areas of personal significance to learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.

  • Entry requirements

    There are no formal entry requirements. However, learners will be required to complete an interview and provide evidence of working at the appropriate level.

  • Who is the course for?

    This qualification has been designed for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, who are working within Entry 1, including at its very earliest stages.

  • Study methods

    A variety of teaching methods including both classroom based theory and practical lessons.

  • How is the course assessed?

    A portfolio of evidence.

  • More information

    Applications for a place in Supported Learning require the young person to be in receipt of an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

  • Where Next – Job Opportunities

    External training programmes.

  • Where Next – Further Studies

    Entry Level 2 courses

  • How to apply

    To apply for a course either click the APPLY NOW button - fill out the form online and submit

    OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
    When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.

Course starting Sep 2025

Starts 2 September 2025

Duration 1 Year(s)

Location Richmond upon Thames Campus