There are two courses specially designed to help students with learning disabilities or difficulties. To do this courses you don't need any qualifications.

Foundation Learning encompasses all Entry level and Level 1 qualifications and offers students a personalised programme of learning incorporating various vocational subjects alongside personal and social development units and functional skills.

Level 1 learning covers a range of programmes aimed at students not yet ready to begin a level 2 course. The courses are tailored to your individual needs. For these courses you don’t need any entry qualifications.

For courses at this level, you will normally need to have achieved at least five GCSE at grade E. If you want to gain Level 2 qualifications in order to go into work or training, or on to further courses it is very important to have the vital qualifications of English, Maths and IT.

These courses are ideal if you are likely to achieve at least five A*-C grades at GCSE. Vocational qualifications are work-related qualifications. They’re designed to allow you to learn in a way that suits you, and give you the skills that employers are looking for.

For courses at this level you will need to have achieved at least five GCSEs at grades A* to C or a majority of GCSEs at A*-B if you are intending to follow our Sixth Form Academy programme.

Vital for entry to University and for most employment, this key qualification is available for students following a level 3 programme of study.