{"id":1247,"date":"2014-10-07T10:00:07","date_gmt":"2014-10-07T09:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/..\/?page_id=1247"},"modified":"2026-04-15T16:18:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T15:18:24","slug":"entry-level","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/further-education\/courses\/entry-level-and-foundation\/entry-level\/","title":{"rendered":"Foundation Pathways"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='flex_column av-4dloi7-fca6ff033433ff7e5d023cd29cf96425 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><div  class='avia-button-wrap av-m1ewahd7-989916aecc21c2f304ecea3b02f2f0fe-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m1ewahd7-989916aecc21c2f304ecea3b02f2f0fe\">\n#top #wrap_all 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class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Foundation Pathways<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-fdw0gv-4cb17721dd093c74106ca28557887457\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-fdw0gv-4cb17721dd093c74106ca28557887457{\nheight:5px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-fdw0gv-4cb17721dd093c74106ca28557887457 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-dktrhb-26704079cba0981a86645ea8f7ef1b2f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Foundation Pathways include options at Entry 2 and 3 and will equip you with essential personal, social, and employability skills, and is designed to develop your independence, self-confidence, and self-awareness.<\/p>\n<p>You will 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hours supported work experience through supported work placement<\/li>\n<li>English and Maths (Functional Skills\/GCSE) based on prior attainment and initial assessment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Programme intent:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">The programme is focused on developing the personal, social, and practical skills that prepare students for adult life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">This programme is underpinned by the four pillars of Preparation for Adulthood:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Employment<\/strong>: Gaining the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to take part in the workplace.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Independent Living<\/strong>: Learning practical skills to manage everyday tasks and make safe choices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Community Participation<\/strong>: Engaging with others and contributing to the local community through activities and projects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Health &amp; Wellbeing<\/strong>: Developing awareness of healthy lifestyles, personal safety, and resilience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What modules will I study?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Workplace Safety and Emergency Procedures<\/li>\n<li>Make a Familiar Journey Safely<\/li>\n<li>Healthy Living<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to ICT<\/li>\n<li>Working as Part of a Group<\/li>\n<li>Recognise Types of Animal Housing and Bedding for Small Animals<\/li>\n<li>Recognise Types of Foods and Feed Small Animals<\/li>\n<li>Recognise, Use and Care for Tools Used in Conservation<\/li>\n<li>Plant an Area to Attract Wildlife<\/li>\n<li>Prepare and Plant an Area<\/li>\n<li>Weed a Planted Area<\/li>\n<li>Wash the Outside of a Motor Car or Van<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How long will it take?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You study programme will be for the full academic year and your days of study will be for 3 full days per week<\/li>\n<li>Skills for Working Life is a 1 year programme<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What qualifications do I need to start?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You do not need exam passes to start but you do need to be at entry 1 in literacy and numeracy<\/li>\n<li>You will have at least one interview and an assessment of your literacy and numeracy and support needs before you are offered a place<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What qualifications will I gain?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>City and Guilds Entry 2 Certificate in Skills for Working Life<\/li>\n<li>English and Maths (Functional Skills\/GCSE)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Course options after this programme<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">This pathway supports students who want to focus on personal development, preparing them to progress confidently onto an Entry 3 programme or the Employability Pathway, with a clear understanding of their strengths, interests, and next steps in education, work, and adult life.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-mgqcs4hc-c78c1d19d351174886dc6fda746bd841'  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