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Foundation Learning & Skills for Life

The course is designed to empower young adults with severe learning disabilities and complex needs, including PMLD and ASC. This course aims to encourage independence, enhance social skills, promote safety awareness, and encourage community engagement. Through personalised learning plans aligned with EHCP goals, students will develop essential life skills across various domains.

This course has a sensory and developmental curriculum with a personalised approach.

Teachers work closely with therapist where these are part of the young person’s EHCP and are fully integrated within all aspects of the college day.

  • Entry requirements

    None.

  • Who is the course for?

    Students aged 16-24 with High Needs, offering specialised support for those with profound learning difficulties, sensory impairments, physical disabilities, and severe medical conditions. This ensures a tailored educational journey for each individual.

  • Study methods

    Learners will have a programme based on their own individual starting points and needs which is tracked and monitored in a variety of ways including RARPA and using individual targets that are negotiated and set with learners, carers and therapists.

  • How is the course assessed?

    Using the RARPA Framework, the focus will be on individualised learning, with each student working towards their own targets which are tracked and reviewed through each session.

    Assessment will involve all staff and students gathering, reflecting on, and evaluating evidence of learning.

  • More information

    Students attend college four days per week.

    Specific links with employers include: Aldenham Country Park.

  • How to apply

    To apply for a course either click the APPLY NOW button - fill out the form online and submit

    OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
    When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.

Course starting Sep 2025

Starts 2 September 2025

Duration 1 Year(s)

Location Harrow Weald Campus

Days/Time Monday-Friday
09:00 - 17:00