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Foundation Learning
Foundation Learning
Who can apply?
- Young unemployed people between the ages of 16-18 who are not attending school or college and are looking to progress into employment, an apprenticeship or onto a level 2 college course
- Ideally suited to those who may prefer to learn within an adult environment
- Young people with few or no qualifications, low results, or social/health problems welcome
Eligibility
- Not in employment or attending school or college
- Not ready to progress to a level 2 college course
When would I attend?
- Monday to Friday between 9.30 am and 3.15 pm on a personal timetable – normally 3 days a week
- One additional day of enrichment studies including film and music production, drama, art and team activities
- Average of 20 weeks, but flexible and depends on personal circumstances
What training would I receive?
Centre based training
- Functional skills in literacy and numeracy and ICT at an appropriate level
- Vocational skills
- Personal and social development skills
- Job search skills
- Pastoral support
Work experience
- Work placements arranged to suit individual need and employment aims
Careers advice
- Help in identifying career path and further training needs
- Help in locating courses
- Help with job and college applications
What qualification could I achieve?
Options
- NOCN Level E3/1 Award/Certificate in Progression
- Functional Skills in English, Maths and ICT at E1- Level 2 (depending on personal learning aim)
How would I be supported?
- Course is free
- Bursary scheme to support attendance
- Childminding fees through 'Care to Learn'
- Literacy and numeracy support
- Help for people with disabilities
- Key Worker for guidance and support
When and how do I apply?
- All year round start dates and assessment for course suitability
- Referral through Connexions and the Job Centre
- Direct application to KAE Training for Work on 020 8547 6837
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