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• Different ways to work
• Understanding the job market
• Getting a job
• Training
  • Apprenticeships
  • Foundation Learning
• Your rights at work

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What is a Foundation Learning programme?
Money
What next?
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What is a Foundation Learning programme?

Foundation learning has been created to help you progress to level 2 — GCSE grades A* to C or equivalent — and into employment. This programme may be suitable if you are working at entry level or level 1. It allows you to work at your own pace to get the skills and qualifications you need to succeed. Through Foundation Learning, you can get Awards, Certificates and Diplomas. You will study a specific subject or job, personal and social development and functional skills — English, IT and maths.

Money

If you are on a Foundation Learning programme, you may get Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA). This will depend on your parents' or carers' income and it could be £10, £20 or £30 a week.

What next?

When you have completed your Foundation Learning programme, you can:

• get a job
• apply for an Apprenticeship, or
• go on to a full time course at a local college or sixth form.

More information

For more information about Foundation Learning:

• look on Routes Ahead
• call in at your local Connexions centre
• talk to your personal adviser in school
• ring our free helpline on 0800 269 468 or minicom 01773 571 594, or
• email helpline@connexions-derbyshire.org