Riverside College Widnes and Runcorn - Foundation studies - (Liverpool City Region)

Riverside College is a highly successful further education college. The College operates on three sites: Kingsway, Cronton and the Foudation Campus. 

Riverside College offers the following types of provision: 16-18 study programmes; adult learning programmes; apprenticeships; provision for learners with high needs; higher education and traineeships. 

Foundation Studies:

Based at the College's dedicated Foundation Campus this provision is for students aged 16-25 with learning difficulties and/ or disabilities, social anxiety and austistic spectrum condition. The provision aims to provide recognised qualifications whilst  improving the skills and competencies needed to live independently and gain employment. The course is taught in small groups and is tailored to meet the student’s individual needs.

The courses are taught through projects and appropriate qualifications, which provide a theme for work over a number of weeks; these include subjects such as enterprise, horticulture, retail, administration, IT/media and arts; with a special focus on sourcing and providing appropriate work experience to prepare students for the world of work. Students are assessed to ensure they are placed on the right level of English and maths.

Each application will be looked at carefully and a place offered to the learner based on the suitability of the course after a discussion with parents, carers, relevant agencies, previous establishment and the learner themselves. Students are supported to ensure a smooth transition from their previous provider. Students are supported throughout their programme by highly qualified and trained staff that have extensive experience of working with students with all levels of ability and support needs.