Foundation Studies

Foundation Studies Cookery for Independent Living

‘This course has improved my communication and confidence plus my skills in creating finished dishes. I really enjoy the classes and I want to do more.’

Foundation Studies helps students of all abilities to build skills for life. Our diverse range of courses aid progression into further study or employment. What’s Foundation Studies?

Foundation Studies prepares for further study or employment in a caring and supportive environment. Independent living, employability, English and maths skills and quality work experience provide a stepping stone on to a higher level course, employment or training.

Who is Foundation Studies for?

Our Foundation Studies courses are for: • Adults aged 19+ with learning difficulties and/ or disabilities but without an Education & Health Care Plan (EHCP) • Adults who had an EHCP but this has now ceased

Why choose Foundation Studies at Bolton College?

• We assess individual needs to see how we can best accommodate you. • You’ll have a personalised individual learning programme, with goals to work towards. • We’ll help you develop practical and essential job skills, as well as English and maths. • Our friendly environment provides a sense of belonging, helping you to grow in confidence. • Our teaching relates to the real world – we understand the barriers to work and teach crucial employment and life skills.

What programmes can I study?

Choose from: • Skills Passport: Develop a range of life skills via manageable modules, from keeping safe online to physical health and wellbeing. • Engaging in New Activities: Broaden your horizons and build confidence to live more independently. • Enterprise Skills: Create products, develop business skills and improve your English and Maths. • Catering: Become confident in the kitchen, to live independently and develop authentic employability skills. • Engaging in Activities for Life and Wellbeing: For people of all ages whose learning reached a conclusion but who want to continue College and maintain skills. Enjoy keep fit, cook and eat, games, arts and crafts, maintaining your Maths and English skills, and meeting friends and having fun!

I’m interested, what shall I do next?

Apply online by visiting www.boltoncollege.ac.uk/adult-foundation If you have any questions or queries, please call Janet Shepherd on 01204 482 567 or email janet.shepherd@boltoncc.ac.uk