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Foundation Learning & Skills for Life

Learners will have the opportunity to work towards improving their English and Maths skills, appropriate to the individual learner, as well as undertake work placements which can be supported by our Job Coach.

  • Entry requirements

    No formal qualifications are needed but candidates will be required to complete a baseline assessment, interview and provide evidence of working at an appropriate level.

  • Who is the course for?

    This is a higher-level course for students who may have already completed Skills for Independence and Work Entry Level 1 or for school leavers and young adults with moderate learning difficulties who wish to improve their employability skills.

  • Study methods

    Courses are delivered within the Foundation Learning Area in small group sizes that range from 6 to 8 and include embedded Maths and English, Personal And Social Development, Social and Communication Skills and a programme of enrichment activities.

  • How is the course assessed?

    Learners will achieve 9 credits from the ONCL units. The objective of this qualification is to support learners to develop the skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours for future employment and independence.

  • 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 – Further Studies

    Progression will be explored at the yearly annual review. Learners may move onto an Entry Level 3 course dependent on personal development and ability.

  • 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