The T Level Foundation Year is a 16-18 study programme specifically designed to develop the skills, experience, knowledge and behaviours to support progression onto a T Level.
It is a one-year programme aimed at young people who are not quite ready to start a T Level but have the potential to progress onto one.
There are 5 elements to the T Level foundation programme:
1. Diagnostic and guidance section
This is to help us assess the capability and support needs to tailor the individual support for the Foundation Year and help you progress onto the T Level programme.
2. English and maths
If you have not achieved a GCSE English and maths at a grade 4 you will have general and tailored sessions to help you achieve the required level.
3. Work preparation and employability skills
To support you in developing the skills, behaviours, attitude, and confidence that will be needed for students to complete the T Level Industry Placement.
4. Introductory technical skills
These are the core skills and concepts that you will need in order to prepare for the next level
5. Pastoral support and personal development
This is support you to become a well rounded individual as well as support the development of study skills, reflective and resilience skills.
- Prepare for future study on our main T level in Computing with this foundation course to help you develop the skills such as programming, maths, English and employability.
- Learn from experienced staff with a range of specialist skills.
- Use industry standard software and equipment to learn and develop your computing skills.
- Learn through practical coding and developing solutions.
- Use a range of hardware and electronic equipment to bring your programming skills to life.
- Take part in challenges and code clubs to enhance your skills and prepare yourself for future studies.
- Brand new facilities with top of the range equipment.
- A chance to enter world skills events and test your programming skills against others.
- T Level in Digital Production, Design and Development
- Level 3 Creative Media
Esport is a very friendly environment and the tutors are great! After my course, I plan to take my skills to the next level and focus on my YouTube career.Deanna McKellar Level 3 Esports - Former Student of The Growth Education Centre
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