Welcome to Foundation Studies
As part of Riverside and Cronton Colleges - The Foundation Studies department provides further education for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, social anxiety and autistic spectrum disorders, who are aged between 16–25 years.
The sessions we offer are designed to provide a personalized learning programme for every student capability.
As part of Riverside and Cronton Colleges - The Foundation Studies department provides further education for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, social anxiety and autistic spectrum disorders, who are aged between 16–25 years.
The sessions we offer are designed to provide a personalized learning programme for every student capability.
Students follow individual timetables that have been designed specifically to suit the students abilities and areas of interest. The programmes are intended to develop both independent living and employment related skills, in a wide range of vocational and academic subjects.
Student of the month
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Ben Jones
Foundation Studies - January 2019
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Robin Bidgood
Foundation Studies - February 2019
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Support is made available to enable equal access to our courses by students who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities. They are able to assess individual needs and advise on matters concerning the welfare, education and social development of our students.
We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and friendly atmosphere. This comes from the strong relationships which exist between staff and students creating a college community where each person is valued and can flourish.
UPCOMING EVENTS
19th AprilGood Friday
College is closed Due to the Easter holiday weekend. College returns on Tuesday 23rd April. Happy Easter. |
22nd AprilEaster Monday
College is closed Due to the Easter holiday weekend. College returns on Tuesday 23rd April. Happy Easter. |
3RD MAYRace for Life
12.30pm Victoria Park Get sponsored for the 5k run to help raise money for Cancer research. |
6th MAYBank Holiday Monday
College is closed Due to the Bank holiday. College returns on Tuesday 7th May. |
April/MAY tERMCalendars free to download here:
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International Women's DayInternational Women's Day is a global day celebrating the achievements of women. On March 8th Foundation Studies staff and students posed with selfie cards to help raise awareness, against bias and for gender equality.
For more pictures like this visit our FlickR Gallery
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Charity Sale
All items £10 or less
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To enable, inspire and support children with cerebral palsy and their families.
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The Stick n Step cerebral palsy charity will be hosting a clothing sale in Centre Stage on Wednesday 20th March from 9am-4pm. There will be a selection of clothing on sale from the online shop Boohoo.com. All items on sale will be £10 or less with all proceeds going to the Stick n Step charity.
Click here for more information.
Click here for more information.
wednesday 2Oth march 9am - 4pm
Please note - You will not be able to make card payments as this is a CASH ONLY sale event.
Looking back at October and novemberWe have had a very busy few months with events like Halloween, Bonfire night and Remembrance Sunday to keep us occupied. Students have been working hard with a focus on modern British values. Values like democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.
Enrichment - Museum Visits
As part of our look into British values, our students have visited Merseyside Maritime Museum, Liverpool World Museum and local historical sites to explore British culture through history.
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Remembrance Sunday
Our Arts and Crafts students made Poppys to decorate the college and help create awareness. All students also had the option to attend a special service, observing the one minute silence and remembering those who have been lost to war. |
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Health and Wellbeing As part of mental health awareness week we invited MBSY Yoga to give a demonstration. Gentle exercise like yoga can be done anywhere, helping to improve health and give relief from anxiety and stress. |
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Halloween As part of the Accessing the Community session. We sent our students to the Lady Green Garden Centre to pick pumpkins for our Halloween activities. Students were showing off their knife skills, carving Jack-o'-lanterns and using the flesh to make pumpkin pies to take home. |
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Bonfire Night The cooking and Cafe sessions got creative with a Bonfire night theme. The Cooking students made toffee apples and chocolate treats to have by the fire. While the student run Cafe served Tiffin and hot chocolate at break time for everybody to enjoy. |
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As the weather turns cold we would like to give a special mention to all the Community Access, Work Placement, Sports and Gardening students working hard outdoors.
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Photography - Field TripAs part of the Level 2 ICT/Media qualification students visited historical sites and points of interest around Widnes and Liverpool. Students used multiple cameras with different styles and settings to create new images. Students visited the Child of Hale statue, Fiddlers Ferry Yacht Haven, the Lighthouse at Hale shore and went plane spotting at Liverpool Airport. Students compared their pictures to understand what cameras where best suited for each type of image.
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Duke of edinburgh - 2018 Highlights
The Duke of Edinburgh Award is the world’s leading youth achievement award, giving 14 to 24-year-olds the opportunity to be the very best they can be.
Foundation Studies provide Bronze, Silver and Gold level awards and are the only college in the North West of England to provide gold/silver awards to students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Providing support for lower ability students across multiple activities.
In recognition for their achievements, our Gold students took part in an awards ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Getting to meet other students like them, gold medalists, celebrities and royalty.
Here's a brief look back at all of our Duke of Edinburgh groups over the last year. They worked so hard to complete their Duke of Edinburgh award overcoming personal challenges, gaining new skills and enhancing their CVs and university applications.
Foundation Studies provide Bronze, Silver and Gold level awards and are the only college in the North West of England to provide gold/silver awards to students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Providing support for lower ability students across multiple activities.
In recognition for their achievements, our Gold students took part in an awards ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Getting to meet other students like them, gold medalists, celebrities and royalty.
Here's a brief look back at all of our Duke of Edinburgh groups over the last year. They worked so hard to complete their Duke of Edinburgh award overcoming personal challenges, gaining new skills and enhancing their CVs and university applications.
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For more pictures like this visit our FlickR Gallery 24/05/18 - Gold Award - Palace visit 16/05/18 - Silver Award - Trip day 1 of 3 09/05/18 - Bronze/ Silver Award - Trip day 1 of 3 |
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Race For Life 2018
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Well done to all students and staff took part in the Race for Life event at Victoria park. All the money raised will be donated to Cancer Research UK.
Every two minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer. Cancer Research UK are world leaders in finding new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer. They receive no government funding for research. It's events like Race for Life that help to raise funds, continuing ground-breaking work and leads to more people surviving cancer. For more pictures like this, visit our FlickR Gallery |
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at the Finish line
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Looking back at march and April
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Liverpool Airport Tour
Students were given a guided tour of Liverpool John Lennon Airport by FoLA (Friends of Liverpool Airport). Students were shown all facilities from Departures/Arrivals, Shopping districts to security control. Students also received a presentation 'Past, Present and Future' of Liverpool John Lennon Airport followed by a question and answer session. Liverpool John Lennon Airport Website For more pictures like this, visit our Flickr Gallery |
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STEM Project
The STEM Project is the largest provider of education and support in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. As part of STEM's Pathways Through Science module, students were visited by a animal handler and his friends. Students learned about the basic biology of local animals and the issues related to human interventions in the natural world. STEM Project Website For more pictures like this, visit our FlickR Gallery |
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Chef Tutorial
Students were given a demonstration by Riverside College Head Chef, promoting professional standards to prepare, cook and serve food. Students where shown how to make a stir fry preparing raw vegetables, fresh meat and herbs from scratch. Students were also shown practical food safety techniques for everyday use including knife skills and hygiene. For more pictures like this, visit our FlickR Gallery |
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Glow Fitness Party
As part of Sport England and the Well-fit Tackling Inactivity Project, students wore white or neon vests and had a blast dancing for Sport Relief. Glow Fit was available to all students and any ability level. Our staff were available to support students and even had a bit of a dance, embarrassing everyone. It is so important to be energetic and stay active, Glow fit is a great way to have fun and stay healthy. Sport Relief Website For more pictures like this, visit our FlickR Gallery |
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The Great Bake Off
In this session students raised money for Sport Relief by baking and making treats for the college. Students created their own cup cakes and where judged on their technique, creativity and most importantly taste. Those with the best cakes received mini trophies and the cakes where sold during lunch time at the student run cafe. Sport Relief Website For more pictures like this, visit our FlickR Gallery |
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Health Eating - Community Access
During this session students learn about the benefits of healthy eating and gives students practice socialising with other people outside of their comfort zone. Students also learn how to prepare raw fruit, vegetables and how to create simple meals to try at home. Most importantly everybody get's to try the food, just avoid the lemons. For more pictures like this, visit our FlickR Gallery |
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Fire safety in the community
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Fire Station Tour - Community Access
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service has come together with Merseyside Police to help raise awareness of the dangers of arson and the impact fires have on our communities. During the past five years Merseyside fire crews have stopped 17,000 deliberate fires. We would like to thank the Widnes Fire House for providing our students with a guided tour of the facility and demonstrating their equipment. Merseyfire.gov.uk For more pictures like this visit our FlickR gallery |
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Break Time - Student Run Cafe
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Hair and Beauty - Entry 3 Qualification
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February at foundation studiesJust to remind students the college has a half term break and will be closed from the 12th of February and re-opens on the 20th of February. If you are unsure of what days you are in due to your timetable, speak to your personal tutor.
Here's a recent look at Foundation Studies students working hard everyday to achieve their targets. Find us on FlickR for more... |
Road Safety in the Community
Well Fit Cafe
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Allsorts Shop
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Cookery - Skills for Life
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Lunch Time Sport - Tackling Inactivity Project
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Looking back at decemberWelcome back to Foundation Studies after the Christmas and New Year break, here's a look back at some of the fun activities through December.
We are so proud of the students who chose to give this Christmas, generously providing food to local charities and care homes. Our Team Enterprise students also showcased their crafting skills creating Christmas Decorations raising money for our department at the annual Christmas Fete. From Christmas dinners at Scholars Restaurant, bowling trips, karaoke, dancing parties with trips to the movies it's been a good December. Thank you for all the hard work. 
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HALTON S.E.N.D. TRANSITION EVENT
This is an event for parents and young people aged between 14-25 years old with an education, health and care plan to provide information on what is on offer when going through transition.
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30th November 5pm - 8pm Halton Stadium, Bridge Suite, WA87DZ |
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To book a place early please contact admin-organisation&provision@halton.gov.uk
Tackling Inactivity project
We would just like to say a special thank you to the Kingsway team who provide a fantastic sports and fitness programme every lunchtime for out students.
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As part of the Tackling Inactivity project in conjunction with Sport England, we have a target to try and encourage more young people to take part in 30 minutes or more of physical activity per week. It is available every Tuesday and Thursday lunchtime with all activities free for everyone to take part in the fun. There's a good mix of activities like quick cricket, volleyball, football and Dodgeball. Every game promotes an active lifestyle and teamwork skills, all in your lunch hour.
So thank you for your work with our students, they are really enjoying taking part! |
Last term at foundation studies
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Here's a look back at some highlights from last years term.
Our students have done some fantastic work for the community, clearing neglected public areas and walkways as part of the volunteer programme. The foundation football team traveled to The England's training headquarters at St Georges Park, coming third in the ECFA Ability Counts National Cup Finals. We have invited several guest speakers and tutors to provide varied subjects like first aid, guide dog use, CPR resuscitation, martial arts and the Heimlich manoeuvre. Throughout last year our students excelled themselves taking part in The Duke of Edinburgh Award and Enrichment Trips, taking on new challenges, pushing their limits and learning new skills.. |
Runnymede Care Home - Working in our community
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Volunteer Work - Restoring community walkways
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ECFA Ability Counts Tournament
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Life Saving Skills - Heimlich training
Enrichment Trips - Hiking and Camping
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Taster sessions - Woodwork
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Half-Term Summary
We are coming up to half term break this week on 26th May, so here's a look back at some of May's activities.
Well done to our Bronze practice and Gold qualifying Duke of Edinburgh award teams for completing their expeditions successfully. The Duke of Edinburgh award will be returning in September and all delayed trips will continue in the new term.
Well done to our Bronze practice and Gold qualifying Duke of Edinburgh award teams for completing their expeditions successfully. The Duke of Edinburgh award will be returning in September and all delayed trips will continue in the new term.
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more in may...A fantastic result for our team finishing in 3rd place at the ECFA Ability Counts National Cup Finals, held at Englands training headquarters - St. Georges Park last week.
As well as providing core functional skills like English, Maths and IT. Here are a few sessions we have provided just this month to ensure a varied and fun learning environment for all our students.
Click to see more in our FlickR galleries...
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Race for life - 5k event
Well done to all students and staff who helped to raise money for cancer research. The Race for Life 5k event held at Victoria Park was a big success. The names from the race can now be viewed next to Kingsway reception area for a limited time. Every runner wears the name of someone who has been effected by cancer as motivation to push themselves.
Most peoples lives have been touched by cancer, Race for Life is a chance to celebrate and commemorate family and friends.
Over the past 20 years Cancer Research UK's Race for Life has raised over £547 million to fund the charity's work. Every event helps to raise money so that it can keep on fighting until cures for all 200 types of cancer, affecting men, women and children are found.
Every penny raised will go towards finding cures, improving current treatments and helping people affected by cancer.
Cancer Research UK receives no Government funding for research, they rely on the funds raised by fantastic people like you.
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At the finish line
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We have many more pictures on our FlickR page, including the award ceremony and more finish line pictures.
Work Placements - Good work in our community
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Work placements are available to all our students, they provide a great opportunity for students to engage in the community and gain practical experience that may help them find employment.
Here are a few examples of our students work placements in March, for more information about the types of placements and our partners click here. Find us on FlickR for more pictures. |
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Welcome back students - let's hit the ground running
Happy new year to all our students, hope you all had a happy Christmas break. Welcome back to Foundation Studies. We've only been back a short while but our students are back in action, working hard to complete their targets. Here's a few pictures showing activities they have been doing in January. Find us on FlickR for more pictures.
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Christmas Fete - BIG THANK YOU TO ALL
Foundation Studies would just like to thank everyone involved in making this years Christmas Fete a success.
Special thanks to the Team Enterprise Students who spent months crafting items to raise money to help fund our department in the future.
Special thanks to the Team Enterprise Students who spent months crafting items to raise money to help fund our department in the future.
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Duke of Edinburgh - Volunteering Crack Squad
Here our students are working hard towards their Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award. The DofE recognizes young adults for completing a series of self improvement activities. In partnership with The Sankey Canal Restoration Society the aim is to restore the canal between Fidler's Ferry Lock and Spike Island, making it navigable again.
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Our Students are making a valuable contribution to safeguarding this important historical asset and helping promote tourism in the adjacent heritage site.
This projects goal is to provide new leisure opportunities that will promote this unique heritage site to a diverse audience. There is the potential for a visitor centre to be built which will benefit local businesses, provide sporting areas for local schools and the wider community. All this benefit and opportunity possible because of the effort and hard work of volunteers like our students. This is a excellent example of how teamwork completing small tasks like clearing hedgerows, pathways and canal banks can achieve big things for the community. Duke of Edinburgh www.dofe.org/ Sankey Canal Society www.sankeycanal.co.uk FlickR www.flickr.com/photos/rchfs/albums/72157675944068365 www.flickr.com/photos/rchfs/albums/72157677481260566 www.flickr.com/photos/rchfs/albums/72157673178689014 |
