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.
Student OF THE MonthLuke Edmonds
Foundation Studies - April 2018
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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.
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
Alton Towers Trip
We are planning a trip to Alton Towers which is available to all CRMZ Foundation Studies students. If you would like to go you need to speak to you tutor. You must act quickly as the places will be booked soon and their is a letter with a permission slip you need to take home.
We are planning a trip to Alton Towers which is available to all CRMZ Foundation Studies students. If you would like to go you need to speak to you tutor. You must act quickly as the places will be booked soon and their is a letter with a permission slip you need to take home.
22nd MAYHalton's Health Forum
10-12 noon and 1-3 pm Centre stage - Kingsway The conference covers mental health and well being, featuring guest speakers sharing experiences with domestic violence and addiction. |
28TH MAYHalf Term Break
College Re-opens 1st June Your return date may vary depending on your timetable. Ask your tutor for more information . |
14th juneAlton Towers Trip
There is a trip to Alton towers currently being planned. If you would like to go please inform staff. |
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. |
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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 |
What to expect:
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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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For more information
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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 |
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