KEY FACTS
The Foundation Studies Programme (FSP) supports students with learning difficulties who would like to develop their personal and social skills alongside their vocational knowledge ad understanding, in a rural learning environment.
Learners are taught in small groups and are supported by fully qualified and experienced staff in specialist on-site facilities. Each course is one year and progression reviews take place in the Spring term ready for the next year.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
The programmes offer a flexible curriculum that prepares young people for working life, independence and further study. We follow a learner-centred approach, enabling students to take responsibility for their own learning. Foundation Learning programmes are studied at entry level. All timetables include practical vocational sessions, personal and social development, employability skills, on-site work experience and independent living skills. Programmes also include English, Maths and Digital Skills.
Students have access to a wide range of excellent, high-quality vocational experiences, specialist resources and facilities across our campus, giving the opportunity to learn in appropriate contexts. These include the Animal Health and Welfare Research Centre, Farm, Equine Centre, Horticulture facilities and Sports Centre. Moving into Further Education can seem a big step but don’t worry, the college supports students with transition. This includes meeting the learner, parents, carers, school staff and external agencies to ensure the course is right for each individual.
There will also be taster sessions at college enabling learners to understand the next steps. We also support learners to transition out of college into the next phase of their development – Further Education, work-based training, supported or paid employment and/ or independent living. Students will take part in a learner-centred review where next steps can be planned.
MEET THE EXPERT
Speak to our experts at a bespoke Foundation Learning open event – click here to book.
HOW TO APPLY
Once students have applied to Foundation Learning online using the college website, the college will contact your school and any other professionals you are working with to find out a little more about you. We will then invite you in for an interview where we can discuss the best options for you from our courses and tell you more about what you can expect from the college.
To discuss applying, please email: askfoundation@sparsholt.ac.uk
