Foundation Learning

Our Foundation Learning Department enables students with SEND to progress onto positive outcomes.

Foundation Learning covers a variety of highly supported, personalised learning pathways that enable students with SEND to progress into positive outcomes and develop the skills they need to live rich, meaningful lives.

Positive outcomes may include the next steps into further education, apprenticeships or supported internships, paid employment, volunteering and independent living. The curriculum offers a wide range of experiences for students to work towards Preparing for Adulthood outcomes, develop skills towards independence, improve communication skills, make healthy, safe choices and contribute to the community and society.

Why Study With Us?

Specialist Curriculum

Highly differentiated curriculum specifically for learners with SEND/additional needs.

Specialist Support

A high level of support which is tailored to each learner and their needs.

Course Progression

A full pathway of courses to support learners from independent living to paid employment.

Vocational Taster Sessions

Vocational tasters to help learners discover their passions and choose their next steps.

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FLEX Pathways to Independence or Employment

With a focus on Preparation for Adulthood, this highly supported programme supports learners to engage in the world around them by building independence in adult life, confidence, resilience, independent living skills and personal and social development.

Foundation Learning at Wakefield College

FLEX Vocational, Options, Tasters and Employability (VOTE)

With a focus on employability skills and Preparation for Adulthood, this programme supports learners to develop their personal, social and employability skills through classroom learning, practical activities, educational trips and visits and a range of vocational tasters.

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Get SET

The Get SET course is a work-based learning programme, wih a focus on employability skills, that prepares learners for the world of work. Working in partnership with a number of local employers, learners are supported to demonstrate behaviours and attitudes in line with employer expectations.

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Project SEARCH

This Supported Internship programme is aimed at young people aged 18-24 with an EHCP who aspire to paid employment. Working with a tutor and a job coach, interns will have the opportunity to learn essential skills within a real working environment.

Virtual Tours

Foundation Learning Newsletter

Foundation Learning Courses

Meet Our Students

I enjoy making new friends and learning lots of new things, for example, I’m doing GCSE English at the moment.

Aliesha

Foundation Learning

My favourite thing about the course has been meeting new people and learning new things.

Jasmin

Foundation Learning

My tutors have taught me to stay confident in difficult times and that has really helped with my exams.

Daniel

Foundation Learning

My tutor has been really helpful as she always adapts my work for me and makes sure I have all the equipment that I need.

Jack

Foundation Learning

Student Support

Our support services are second to none and we are here to help you succeed.

Learn about our Support Services

Money Matters

Worried about the cost of studying? Financial Support maybe available.

Learn about Financial Support

Apply Now

Applications now open. You can apply through UCAS or directly to the University Centre.

Learn how to apply

Open Events

Visit an Open Event to find out more about our courses and speak with an advisor

View our forthcoming Open Events