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Foundation Learning

Our Foundation Learning Department enables students with SEND to progress onto positive outcomes.

Foundation Learning covers a variety of highly supported, personalised learning pathways that enable students with SEND to progress into positive outcomes and develop the skills they need to live rich, meaningful lives. Positive outcomes may include the next steps into further education, apprenticeships or supported internships, paid employment, volunteering and independent living.

The curriculum offers a wide range of experiences for students to work towards Preparing for Adulthood outcomes, develop skills towards independence, improve communication skills, make healthy, safe choices and contribute to the community and society.

Why Study With Us?

Specialist Curriculum

Highly differentiated curriculum specifically for learners with SEND/additional needs.

Specialist Support

A high level of support which is tailored to each learner and their needs.

Course Progression

A full pathway of courses to support learners from independent living to paid employment.

Vocational Taster Sessions

Vocational tasters to help learners discover their passions and choose their next steps.

Foundation Learning at Selby College

FLEX Pathways to Independence or Employment

With a focus on employability skills and Preparation for Adulthood, this programme supports learners to develop their personal, social and employability skills through classroom learning, practical activities, educational trips and visits and a range of vocational tasters.

Foundation Learning at Selby College

FLEX Vocational, Options, Tasters and Employability (VOTE)

With a focus on employability skills and Preparation for Adulthood, this programme supports learners to develop their personal, social and employability skills through classroom learning, practical activities, educational trips and visits and a range of vocational tasters.

Foundation Learning at Selby College

Get SET

The Get SET course is a work-based learning programme, focusing on employability skills, that prepares learners for the world of work. Working in partnership with a number of local employers, learners are supported to demonstrate behaviours and attitudes in line with employer expectations.

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Project SEARCH

This Supported Internship programme is aimed at young people aged 18-24 with an EHCP who aspire to paid employment. Working with a tutor and a job coach, interns will have the opportunity to learn essential skills within a real working environment.

Foundation Learning Courses

Foundation Learning Newsletter

Meet Our Students

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I’ve had a really good experience on the DFN Project SEARCH course and have met lots of new friends.

Byron

Foundation Learning

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DFN Project SEARCH has allowed me to get more experience and meet new people.

Lucy

Foundation Learning

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I’m always learning something new on my placement and it has helped massively with my interpersonal skills and confidence.

Milena

Foundation Learning

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I was so excited when I heard about the DFN Project SEARCH internship with Siemens because I’ve always wanted to work with trains.

Linden

Foundation Learning

Student Support

Our support services are second to none and we are here to help you succeed.

Learn about our Support Services

Money Matters

Worried about the cost of studying? Financial Support maybe available.

Learn about Financial Support

Apply Now

Applications now open. You can apply through UCAS or directly to the University Centre.

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Open Events

Visit an Open Event to find out more about our courses and speak with an advisor

View our forthcoming Open Events