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Overview
Foundation Studies students follow an employability and lifeskills curriculum. Ensuring that the young person is prepared for their next steps and for adulthood.
We also offer different level’s at Entry 3, and these will be discussed with you, so you can be guided to the right course and level for you.
Employability Skills CG Entry 3 Extended Award
Employability Skills CG Entry 3 Certificate
Employability Skills CG Entry 3 Extended Certificate
Employability Skills CG Entry 3 Diploma
How you’ll learn
Units you may study could include –
- Plan and Make a Journey using public transport
- Community Project
- Attitudes and Values for Personal Development.
Entry and progression
What you need and where it leads
- Entry requirements
- This course Entry Level 3
- Further study
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course.
Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.
Life on the course
See what it’s really like
For parents and carers
Supporting your child’s journey
A Friendly, Welcoming Place
Students are often surprised by how friendly and welcoming college is. It's a supportive community where they'll build genuine friendships and feel part of something.
About student lifeLearning Support
If your child has additional learning needs, our support team works with them from day one. Adjustments are put in place early so they can get the most out of their course.
About learning supportGCSE Support Built In
If your child needs to resit GCSE English or Maths, it's built into the timetable, not bolted on as an extra. They'll get structured support alongside their main course.
Learn moreQualifications That Count
These are nationally recognised qualifications with real academic weight. Your child will develop practical skills and knowledge that employers and universities genuinely value.
Your next step
Apply now, come and see us first, or ask us anything.
Want to visit first?
FE Open Event – 19th January 202719th January 4:30pm to 7:00pm
Got a question?
Ask us about the course, entry requirements or funding.
Call 01724 281 111
What happens after you apply
1
You apply
Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.
2
You meet your tutor
We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.
3
You get an offer
We’ll email you a conditional or unconditional offer.
4
You get ready to start
Come to a taster session in the summer, then enrol in August, bringing your results.