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Foundation Learning Courses

About Foundation Learning (SEND)

The Foundation Learning (SEND) team has many years’ experience of successfully helping students with SEND to gain a variety of qualifications, as well as the opportunity to undertake vocational tasters in a range of different sectors, including retail, horticulture, animal care, construction, catering, business, ICT and childcare.

PLEASE FIND THE SEND BROCHURE HERE.

Our Programmes

We have a range of programmes designed to cater for a wide range of students, including:

  • Complex Needs provision
  • GCSE
  • Independence Pathways
  • Employment Pathways
  • Sports and Fitness provision
  • Executive Functioning Skills
  • Introduction to Further Education
  • Supported Internships

The courses are full time – 4 days a week for 16-18 year-olds and 19+ with an Education Health and Care Plan.  Each programme comes with a high level of support that ensures each individual is given a learning experience appropriate to their needs.

Get in Touch

For enquiries regarding Foundation Learning please contact [email protected] or [email protected] or ring us on 0121 667 5050.

Available Courses

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Foundation Learning students in allotment
This Learning Pathways course is aimed at adults with learning difficulties or disabilities. The programmes offer additional support and encouragement to develop your skills in employment, independent living and ICT.
Course Duration
1 year
Start Date
4th September, 2023
Study Mode
Part Time
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This Foundation Learning (SEND) course is suitable for students with learning difficulties, emotional difficulties, challenging behaviour, and those wishing to improve their English and Maths. We cater for students based on their individual needs and...
Course Duration
1 year
Start Date
2nd September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time

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Begin your career journey at Sandwell College. We can help you take the next step after you leave school with over 100 courses to choose from! Our courses will give you the skills and experience you need to succeed in your chosen career.

We can offer first class guidance and support to help you on your journey.

Our Open Days are a great opportunity for you to find out more about our inspirational facilities and talk to our knowledgeable tutors about the courses you like best.

Choose any subject from our A-Z list of School Leaver Courses below and get your career off to an amazing start!

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Help and Support

We want to ensure the right level and type of support is in place for every one of our learners to be successful and treated as an individual. We believe that each student should be individually supported to grow and develop personally and professionally.

When you join us you’ll have access to a network of mentors and online 24/7 confidential counselling services for your emotional wellbeing, as well as a dedicated safeguarding team of staff, student-to-student safeguarding champions and your own personal tutor.

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