What is Foundation Learning?

Foundation learning is available to 14-19 year olds who are working at Entry Level and Level 1. It allows learners to follow personalised programmes that are tailored to their particular needs, interests and aspirations.

This personalised approach helps learners reach their full potential and have clear destinations onto Level 2, Apprenticeships or Employment with Training. In some cases a young person’s programme may be more about working towards supported employment and/or independent living.

Foundation Learning allows learners to combine the following 3 areas, which are really important to employers:
Vocational or subject learning
Personal, social and employability skills
Functional Skills in Maths, English and ICT

Programmes lead to a mix of small, flexible qualifications mainly drawn from the Qualifications and Credit Framework plus Functional Skills that enable young people to progress to their intended destination.

Learning programmes are designed following an initial assessment; this may consist of paper and computer based assessments along with some group activities.

The following areas may be assessed; Maths, English and ICT skills and knowledge, personal development needs, employability skills, personal and learning styles, vocational aptitude, skills and knowledge.

Some providers accredit this activity and all the Lancashire providers will share these results to ensure young people do not repeat assessments unnecessarily.

There is on-going advice and guidance, assessment and support available to all Foundation Learning learners.