Foundation Learning promotes a wide range of skills to prepare students for future work or further specialist study.
The courses prepare students for future work or further study. They will develop your confidence, resilience, decision-making and independence skills.
The courses prepare students for future work or further study. They will develop your confidence, resilience, decision-making and independence skills.
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Vocational Studies
The Vocational Studies programme is a flexible one-year programme that can be extended to two years. Class sizes are small, and support is available during lessons, breaks, and lunchtime.
The programme develops your personal and employability skills. You will experience real-life situations on various trips, such as travelling on the bus, making purchases, and organising events. Throughout the year, you will have the opportunity to experience a variety of different vocational areas, such as hair and beauty, catering, land-based, and construction.
You need to demonstrate that you are working at Entry Level 3/GCSE Level 1 (or above) in Maths and English, and you will be invited to attend two taster sessions. You and your parent/s or guardian/s will then be invited to participate in an interview and asked to bring your Educational and Health Care Plan if you have one.
Supported Internships
We are excited to offer two different supported internship programmes. The programmes are specifically aimed at young people aged 17-25 with an EHCP ready to transition from education and aspire to paid employment.
Meet your tutors
Anna Harrison
I am the Supported Internship Lead and have lectured and worked as the Internal Quality Assurance Officer (IQA) at Kendal College for nine years. I'm currently a PhD researcher in Technology Enhanced Learning at Lancaster University, focusing on implementing innovative technology to enhance the achievement of both neurodiverse and neurotypical learners. My research-informed approach enables me to centralise learners/interns and their unique needs, ensuring that the program is individualised to develop knowledge, skills, and behaviours that directly support their transition to independence and successful adulthood.
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This pioneering supported internship programe involves total workplace immersion and is an exciting opportunity to practice and learn essential skills in a real working environment. There is a likelihood that successful completion of the programme could lead to paid employment within the NHS in a range of jobs. It is a real opportunity to show your skills and abilities to an employer.
The Link 2 programme supports learners to develop their personal and employability skills. Learners take this programme to give them the skills to Link 2 supported internships or further study elsewhere in the college.
