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Health & Wellbeing Certificate Entry Level 3

‘I’m really enjoying my time here, I’ve made lots of friends and I like the tutors.

Alongside my studies I’ve also been sitting my English GCSE as it’s important I have this when I apply for work.’

Foundation Studies

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

Variety of Foundation Studies Courses

‘I’ve done so much on foundation studies, including catering, art, maths, English and life skills. My favourite however has been enterprise.’

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Day(s) Start Date Start Time Hrs Weeks

Free or Concession Total Cost Course Code Learning Centre

Foundation Studies For further information visit: www.boltoncollege.ac.uk/adult-foundation

Developing My Cookery Skills i Tue 13/09/2022 09:00 5 12 Conc, Free* or £224 FS403-CLPC Deane Road Certificate in Progression: GATEWAY i Tue 06/12/2022 09:00 5 24 Conc £433 FS404-AD01 Deane Road

Engaging in Activities for Life & Wellbeing i Tue 06/09/2022 10:00 2 36 - £360 FS900-IG01 Brownlow Fold

Enterprise Skills - Introduction to i Wed 07/09/2022 09:00 3 12 Conc, Free* or £134 FS800-CLPC Deane Road Enterprise Skills - Introduction to i Thu 08/09/2022 09:00 3 12 Conc, Free* or £134 FS850-CLPC Brownlow Fold Enterprise Skills Award Level 1: OPENAWRD i Wed 07/12/2022 09:00 3 24 Conc £283 FS800-AD01 Deane Road Enterprise Skills Award Entry Level 2: OPENAWRD i Thu 08/12/2022 09:00 3 24 Conc £283 FS850-AD01 Brownlow Fold E-Safety Award Entry Level 3 i Tue 01/11/2022 09:00 5.5 3 Conc £123 FS720-AD01 Deane Road

Health & Wellbeing - Introduction to i Tue 06/09/2022 09:00 5.5 7 Conc, Free* or £156 FS700-CLPC Deane Road Health & Wellbeing Certificate Entry Level 3: OPENAWRD i Tue 22/11/2022 09:00 5.5 26 Conc £436 FS720-AD02 Deane Road

Numeracy for Life Skills i Thu 23/02/2023 09:00 2.5 8 Conc, Free* or £74 FS901-CLPC Deane Road

Tiffany Akinbobola

Developing My Cookery Skills

‘I’ve really enjoyed the course, I like our tutor a lot. My favourite thing to make has been carrot cake.’

David Grundy

Enterprise Skills Award Entry Level 2

‘I’ve made friends and learnt new skills on this course, like making and selling items including easter baskets, cards and posters. I like the tutors and support staff, everyone’s friendly and helpful and they encourage us to do our best.’

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