Foundation Learning
Foundation Learning at the Beacon College is comprised of Functional Skills, Physical Development, Independent Living Skills, Community Awareness, Science and Technology and Creative Development.
Below shows the approximate time spent on each area of learning. The curriculum areas overlap greatly with each other, for example, during Functional skills lessons, students will apply the skills learned through food technology sessions, voluntary and enterprise projects, careers, community visits etc. A further example is during Community awareness sessions, students will have the opportunity to access music, drama, dance, art and sports and leisure activities.
Curriculum Area: | Hours per week: | Comments: |
Functional Skills Cognition and Learning Communication | 10.5 | Mandatory. English (including Reading and Communication), Maths and ICT skills All areas of the Specialist Curriculum.
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Physical Development Sensory and Physical | 2 | Mandatory. Physical Education Specialist Curriculum: Early Motor Skills.
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Independent Living Skills Social and Emotional Independence Communication | 4-6 | Mandatory. PSHE, RSE, Healthy Minds, Careers, Food technology, Preparing for Adulthood Curriculum, work experience, community groups, voluntary and enterprise projects All areas of the Specialist Curriculum.
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Community Awareness Independence Communication | 2-4 | Mandatory. Preparing for Adulthood Curriculum. Travel training, community groups, voluntary and enterprise projects, community visits, local environment. All areas of the Specialist Curriculum.
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Science and Technology Cognition and Learning Communication
| 2 | Optional. Science, Design and Technology, Engineering All areas of the Specialist Curriculum.
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Creative Development Cognition and Learning Communication Sensory and Physical | 2 | Optional. Music, Art, Drama, Dance All areas of the Specialist Curriculum.
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