Foundation Learning is the name given to education provision at Entry Level and Level 1, and includes the qualifications at these levels within the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). Learners will be offered personalised learning opportunities that help them gain credit at Entry Level and Level 1, on a learning journey leading to a range of appropriate destinations such as Level 2 qualifications, supported employment or independent living.

The aims of Foundation Learning are to increase learner

• engagement,
• participation,
• achievement
• progression 

In the Colchester area a number of schools have been working together to enable identified students the ability to succeed, enjoy and engage through a number of revolutionary and bespoke courses.

This website is set up to show good practice across Essex and beyond and a place to share resources and ideas. There are a number of case studies from different schools for you to read. We also have a parents and students section that you can use to promote your Foundation Learning courses during the options and pathways process.

No matter where you are in developing Foundation Learning this web site is designed to support you. All the schools in the Case Studies are very open for you to visit them or feel free to ring them if you just wish to talk through some ideas.

There are a number of training days designed to support schools throughout the year based at different schools in Essex. Please click here if you are interested.