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What Our Students Say

“I’m working really well with my tutors – they’re really supportive and we just have a laugh. It’s like a really nice atmosphere. I think the facilities are really fantastic.”

Dan

“Before I came to Leeds City College, I was in school, I was in such a bad way at school, skiving lessons all the time, teachers always on my case, getting kicked out numerous times almost. So I applied for here just hoping to get on a course, I got accepted – it was entry Level 3. Dave was my tutor and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better as a tutor, because he just helped me. He helped me with every regard, with Maths and English, workshop work, the theory side of the workshop work – telling me how everything is and showing me what’s what.”

Harrison

“The tutors here, they are really interactive and they’re always there, even outside of lessons whenever you need something, we don’t go around calling everyone Sir or Miss, second names – we use first names for everything and there’s a more relaxed and friendly communication between the tutors and the students.”

Harry

Did you know!

  • You can contact our Foundation Studies team by calling us on 0113 284 6682 or 0113 284 6675.

Course Information

Introduction

Created for students with learning difficulties and disabilities , or who need support with managing emotions and behaviour, this work-focused course involves students gaining an introduction to the working world backed by valuable experience. Students will be supported by expert job coaches, and encouraged to progress. As you work through our programme and work placements, you will develop the skills that can be applied to any role within the working world. You will have the opportunity to gain highly sought-after work experience while also keeping a portfolio of your work and achievements, this is to support you with the end goal of gaining paid employment.

Who is this course for?

Foundation Studies courses are suited to anyone with disabilities, learning difficulties, or difficulty managing emotions and behavior. Our courses support you with progression by providing you with the skills needed in adulthood, specifically aimed at greater independence, supported living, and work related learning. Our courses are based at Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston or Vine. We also run a next steps employment course that is based at a central site. This is an opportunity for learners to develop their work skills.

Benefits and skills

  • Development of your confidence in an organisational setting.
  • Work-based skills that are relevant to any role
  • The opportunity to work for recognised brands such as Leeds City Council, Entertainer Toy Shop, Leeds Cleansing Department and Leeds City College Estates. and National Express through a supported internship.
  • Alternative experiences for students not ready for a full supported internship course.
  • Access to an expert team of job coaches used to working with people at all levels.
  • Personalised support based on your individual needs.
  • Encouragement and support with progression.
  • Entry requirements

    Our courses are extremely personalised and are designed to support progression. These courses may be suitable if you have few or no formal qualifications.

    Course details

    Duration: 1 year
    Start Date: 15/09/2025
    Fees (16-18): No fee
    Study Type: Full time
    Course Code: 70854-01

    Employment Statistics

    • Pre-press technicians

      Average Salary
      £32,240
    • Nursery nurses and assistants

      Average Salary
      £19,240
    • Teaching and other educational professionals n.e.c.

      Average Salary
      £30,160

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