Foundation Learning

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

Foundation Learning at Castleford College

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 students at Morrisons supermarket

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.

Foundation Learning students on an outdoor activity

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.

Get SET students working at the Next distribution centre

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.

Project Search student David on work placement

Foundation Learning Courses