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Guide to Foundation Learning What is Foundation Learning? 

A personalised learning programme for 14-19 year old learners that will be fully implemented by 2013

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Targeted at learners working at Entry Level and Level 1

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Provides credit-based qualifications at Entry Level and Level 1 in the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)

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Provides a sound basis for progression

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Comprises:

 Personal and Social Development  Functional Skills  Vocational Qualifications

Foundation Learning Progression Routes Foundation Learning Programmes provide a firm basis for learners to progress in their learning and development:

A Level GCSE

Diploma

Apprenticeship

Work

Vocational Qualification

Foundation Learning Personal and Social Development + Functional Skills + Vocational Qualifications

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Personal and Social Development EDI offers the following Personal and Social Development qualifications:

Title

Level

Credits

Award in Personal and Social Development

Entry 2

4

Certificate in Personal and Social Entry 2 Development

13


Entry 3

4

Certificate in Personal and Social Entry 3 Development

13


Level 1

4

Certificate in Personal and Social Level 1 Development

13

In addition EDI provides a suite of online measures and questionnaires that support the Personal and Social Development element of Foundation Learning.

Functional Skills EDI is currently piloting online versions of Functional Skills in English, Mathematics and ICT that will be available subject to QCDA approval. Paper versions will also be available. Entry 2 is internally assessed by schools and centres.

Vocational Qualifications EDI offers an extensive range of Vocational Qualifications in a range of sectors including: Retail Catering Hospitality Security

Transport Business Skills Care IT

Contact us For further information on Foundation Learning contact the EDI Enquiries Team: Tel. 08707 202909 Email. [email protected]

www.ediplc.com