The college offers a number of learning opportunities for adults with learning difficulties and/or physical disabilities.

All the courses are designed to develop confidence and social skills and to encourage involvement in the local community.
Adults are able to develop their independent living skills as well as acquire employment skills through a wide range of nationally accredited courses.

Part time courses are offered at Ashington and Berwick.
Learners can study some of the following units on their foundation learning course:

• Lifeskills
• Using information technology
• Entry level literacy
• Entry level numeracy
• Employment skills
• Volunteering in the local community
• Enterprise
• Personal safety in the home and community
• Budgeting
• Rights and responsibilities
• Independent travel
• Communication skills
• Healthy living.
 

Click here to find out more about the department or here to read more about the Extended Education course. 

If you would like more information or help to apply for any of our foundation learning courses, please either contact our Info Zone on 01670 841200 or visit your local Connexions office.

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