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 old.
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 old.
Some of the Foundation Studies Staff
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The sessions we offer are designed to provide a personalized learning programme for every student capability.
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.
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. |
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Old Town Bloomers - RuncornAs part of their work experience, our students have been helping to renovate a community garden in Runcorn. The garden is run by community group Runcorn Old Town Bloomers in conjunction with Hazelhurst Art Studio.
It's a beautiful calm oasis in the middle of town with a mini library and seating to relax or stop for lunch. Our students have been helping to maintain the area by planting wildflowers, clearing away debris, watering plants and creating new displays using recycled plant pots. |
Sport and fitness
As part of the Sport and Public Service pathway to Further Education, our students have been working hard to develop their physical fitness in a range of activities like football, basketball and accessing gym facilities at our Cronton Campus. The group also regularly join in coaching sessions with other groups of students to support health and fitness. They have also delivered their own sporting events for a local nursery, supporting staff and engaging young children.
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Recyle for the homelessAs part of their Personal Social Development sessions, our students have been collecting empty crisp packets to be recycled into blankets and mini tents for the homeless.
Students cut the packets to make the most of the size, washed them thoroughly and ironed them together. This makes a large area of waterproof and heat saving fabric. The students decided to give the finished items to Night stop - a charity that helps vulnerable and homeless young people in crisis. |
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Here at Foundation Studies
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Pathway to Construction Trades including Engineering
Students benefit from having practical sessions in the trade workshops in our Kingsway campus working with mainstream vocational specialists. Lessons give students an insight into how these industries operate and provide the students with practical, hands on skills that prepare them for further study. The programme gives students the opportunity to experience six different trade areas: brickwork, joinery, painting & decorating, plumbing, motor vehicle and engineering. Students can then make well informed decisions about their future, based practical experience. |
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Many students achieve and are able to progress to the next level of study.
We are also able to be flexible for students who are not quite ready. Supporting them to continue studying at Foundation Studies, while also working with mainstream tutors to achieve their goals and continue to further education.
We are also able to be flexible for students who are not quite ready. Supporting them to continue studying at Foundation Studies, while also working with mainstream tutors to achieve their goals and continue to further education.
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Health and Fitness
Here some of our students on the Pathway to Independence programme are taking part in a Health & Fitness session, using the Multi-gym at our Cronton Campus. Our Multi-gym sessions gives the students the opportunity to use a wide range of exercise equipment in a fully supervised gym setting. Each students will have an individual set of targets they are working towards to improve health and physical fitness. |
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Pathway to Catering and Hospitality
Here some of our students are learning cooking/service skills in the professional kitchens at our Kingsway Campus. Our learners have a number of challenging practical sessions to learn and demonstrate their Preparation and cooking skills Theses session give the students a great insight into what it is like working in a busy kitchen hot noisy kitchen and develop important work skills. |
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Cooking
Students on our Pathway to Independence programme at our Foundation Campus, are learning Independent living skills. Students learn how to cook a simple meal using fresh produce and keeping to a set budget. As part of this session students will visit various local supermarkets in a small team. This will enable students to learn how to purchase ingredients and develop communication/social skills whilst at the same time learning money management skills. |
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WELLBEING AND SUPPORT
These are uncertain and difficult times for students. There have been many changes and set-backs this term. Foundation studies would like to say thank you for your patience and understanding. We want to provide you with any and all the support you need, to gain the skills to lead happy and successful lives.
If you are feeling anxious or stressed, the first thing you need to do is let us know. Speak to your tutor or learning support and tell us how your feeling.
We have 1 to 1 rooms that provide a calm environment where you can speak privately with staff, about any issues you would like to talk about. We also have a sensory room and specially designated quiet areas for students to relax between sessions.
During collage sessions it is common for students to take a small break, just to be calm if they may be upset.
If full time learning is too much, or the thought of college is overwhelming. We can arrange a limited schedule starting with a single session, maybe progressing to a day in college when you feel ready.
Anyone can have a bad day. Everyone can feel stressed and anxious from time to time.
Let us know, we want to help.
If you are feeling anxious or stressed, the first thing you need to do is let us know. Speak to your tutor or learning support and tell us how your feeling.
We have 1 to 1 rooms that provide a calm environment where you can speak privately with staff, about any issues you would like to talk about. We also have a sensory room and specially designated quiet areas for students to relax between sessions.
During collage sessions it is common for students to take a small break, just to be calm if they may be upset.
If full time learning is too much, or the thought of college is overwhelming. We can arrange a limited schedule starting with a single session, maybe progressing to a day in college when you feel ready.
Anyone can have a bad day. Everyone can feel stressed and anxious from time to time.
Let us know, we want to help.
For more information:
Think Wellbeing Halton - Free NHS service that provides support for those with anxiety and depression
Hub of Hope - Provides information for local support available based on your post code or town name
Think Wellbeing Halton - Free NHS service that provides support for those with anxiety and depression
Hub of Hope - Provides information for local support available based on your post code or town name