Engagement and Progression - Level 1

This course is designed for young people like you who might find a mainstream environment challenging but are keen to advance in education. It is a specialised provision tailored for young people with emotional, behavioural, and social difficulties. You will be in the right environment to further develop your independence, personal and social skills.

Through a mix of practical experiences, hands on projects, and introductions to a variety of vocational sectors, youll gain the confidence, skills, and insight needed to make informed decisions about your future on projects, and introductions to a variety of vocational sectors, youll gain the confidence, skills, and insight needed to make informed decisions about your future

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Course Description

You'll explore different pathwaysfrom animal care and health and exercise to hospitality - while developing essential employability skills that will support you in any profession.

Class sizes are small and support is available both in and outside of sessions, as appropriate. The programme also offers the opportunity to work towards independent/semi-independent travel. You are also given the opportunity to participate in an enterprise initiative.
Entry Requirements

Whilst there are no formal entry requirements, you are required to show willingness to learn, participate in class and develop your skills.
Course Length

How long is this course?

1 year

When does this course start?

02/09/2026

How many hours / days per week is this course?

All of our foundation courses are 3 days a week and are a year long.

Course Fees

Age	Cost
16-18	Free*
19+	£900

* Some of our courses may have additional costs to cover trips, unform and equipment. These costs will be confirmed to you at enrolment.

Fee information

Though this course is free for those aged 16-18, there may be additional costs related to the programme, such as additional equipment and uniform, educational trips and work placement costs. Full details will be sent to applicants before enrolment.

Find all the information you need about course fees and financial help below.

Information on Fees and Financial Help

Adult (19+) learners

Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.

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Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan

If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.

Please note the information on this page was correct at the time of publication but is subject to change due to factors beyond our control.

Additional Information
What qualification will I achieve?
- Gateway Level 1 Extended Certificate in Vocational Skills
- EDEXCEL Functional Skills in English and Maths
- TITAN
How is my course assessed?

Assessment is ongoing and consistent throughout the year, this is evident via an initial screening process and then regularly via Learn. Learners are assessed on an individual basis by the tutor and through the verification of completed portfolio units. Learn allows for the learner to log in and view their process and targets so they are always aware of their individual achievement to date. Three progress reviews and regular staff meetings ensure that the assessment and review process continues to map individual progression.