Our Level 1 Foundation Learning Courses are designed for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). These courses are for persons with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and those with identified or medically diagnosed support needs. There are specific Foundation Learning courses with language support for students requiring EAL/ESOL support.
These courses offer a supportive introduction to various vocational pathways. All of our Level 1 Foundation Learning Courses include:
With small class sizes and expert support, we'll help you build the skills and confidence for your next steps.
Applicants with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
If you have an EHCP, your local authority must submit a formal consultation to West Thames College requesting a place on your chosen Foundation Learning course.
As part of this process, our Inclusive Learning team will review your EHCP and the provision required to determine whether the College can meet your individual needs within the proposed programme.
The College will respond directly to your local authority with the outcome of the consultation. Where appropriate, you will then be invited to attend a welcome session to meet the team, explore the learning environment and discuss your next steps.
Applicants with Additional Support Needs (without an EHCP)
If you do not have an EHCP but have identified additional learning needs or a medically diagnosed condition, you may express an interest in joining one of our Foundation Learning courses by completing the form on the course's page here.
Select a course you've previously looked at or search for a new one, confirm the details and start your application.