Foundation Learning courses are designed to give you the skills to progress to Level 2. This course is for students whose first language is not English and is ideal for those progressing from an ESOL 16-18 course.
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About the Course
This course is for students aged 16-18 years whose first language is not English and is ideal for those progressing from an ESOL 16-18 course.
You will study:
- Understand the range of service provision and roles within health and social care, early years and childcare
- Understand the principles and values in health and social care and early years and Childcare
- Awareness of protection and safeguarding in health and social care, early years and childcare
- Introduction to communication in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare
- Developing a Personal Progression Plan
- Carrying out a scientific experiment
You will also work towards an ESOL and Maths qualification.
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Entry Requirements
Applicants with no GCSE passes (or equivalent) or those not studying towards GCSEs will be offered a place on our Level 1 provision. To study on this programme students will need to demonstrate an ability to achieve Level 1 English and maths by the end of the course. This provision is appropriate for applicants with additional support needs and/or an EHCP.
Next move - Depending on level achieved, progress onto a Level 2 course, an Apprenticeship or employment.
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Progression
If you successfully complete all the units and your Maths and English, you can progress to a Level 2 course, such as T Level Foundation Programme- Health/Education and Early Years or BTEC Level 2 First Extended Certificate in Principles of Applied Science
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Assessment Method
Throughout the year you will be given written assignments which will include posters, leaflets or essays. You will also engage in practical scientific experiment.
