Bridging Foundation Gp2

Foundation Bridging Course
Study Level
Entry Level
EdExcel Skills for Life,
City & Guilds Literacy & Numeracy

Course Content
The course offers a range of leisure activities and covers a range of subjects including:

• Basic Skills
• Citizenship
• Healthy Living
• Personal and Social Development
• Independent Living and Travel Skills

Why Tynemet
At TyneMets last Ofsted inspection the Foundation Learning Department was awarded a Grade One for Outstanding Provision with key strengths in:

• Very good teaching
• Excellent facilities
• Good range of provision
• Excellent support for students

The Ofsted report also said teaching and learning are outstanding and programmes effectively meet the needs and interests of learners (building on) learners prior experience at school or as adults in the local community.

The department has excellent links with other agencies, including Local Education Authorities, Social Services, Connexions, Shaw and Remploy. Every care is taken to match the learner with the appropriate course.
Interesting Facts
The Foundation Learning Department offers help to move from school to adult life. It has a strong reputation for high quality teaching and facilities.
Suitability
This is a year-long course for students who can cope in a busy college environment with the minimum of supervision. Students need to have basic numeracy and literacy.
Further Information
Start date: September
Assessment
Students†progress is assessed during classroom activities throughout the programme.
Progression To
Students may progress internally or into external agencies.
Course Code
1L8212