Futures - Foundations for Learning

Key Facts

Level: 1

Attendance: Full Time (FT)

Duration: 1 Year

Course Code: FLPEFT002S0

Start Date: September 2026

Code: FLPEFT002S0

Please Note: This programme is provisionally full for 26/27.
Applications for September 2027 will open in October

The Preparation for Adulthood (PFA) programme, developed by the National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi), supports young people transitioning into adult life. PFA focuses on four areas:

Employment
Good health
Independent living
Friends, relationships, and community inclusion

Intent

The Futures curriculum aims to:

Build confidence, skills, knowledge, and positive behaviours.
Prepare students for life after college, whether in further education, employment, or independent living.
Provide a nurturing environment tailored to individual ambitions and abilities.

Who is this for?

Students with inclusion needs who require additional support.
Learners not yet able to undertake Level 1–3 programmes due to prior attainment or other learning needs.

What does this look like?

Four PFA principles embedded throughout the programme.
Focus on developing knowledge, skills, behaviours, and confidence.
Non-accredited programme assessed through RARPA to celebrate individual progress.
Curriculum sequenced to scaffold learning across the year.
English and Maths included at appropriate levels

Curriculum Areas

1. Life Skills

Personal finance: bank accounts, budgeting
Cooking, meal planning, and shopping
Growing food
Travel planning and navigation
Personal hygiene and work-ready presentation
Online safety and social media awareness
Healthy lifestyles and managing relationships (inc british values and prevent)

2. Work Skills

Employability skills and workplace behaviour
Work experience opportunities (internal and external)
Job search and application guidance
Interview skills and mock interviews
Planning next steps (college transition, internship, employment)

3. Communication & Customer Service

Different communication methods
Telephone and face-to-face communication
Challenges in digital communication
Peer vs. customer communication
Teamwork and confidence-building exercises
Customer service practice

4. Enterprise Project

Budgeting, pricing, profit/loss calculations
Stock management and rota organisation
Marketing, branding, and packaging
Engaging with the local community
Promoting healthy treats and social responsibility

Progression from Futures

Students completing the programme can progress to:

Aspire transitional year
Level 1 study programmes within college
Supported internships for work experience and employment preparation

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements but students will generally be able to demonstrate English skills at Entry Level 3 and demonstrate a willingness to learn and progress. Please note: This course is aimed at learners aged 16-18 and adult learners with an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) identifying it as their chosen course. Adult learners are encouraged to contact Student Recruitment who will look at alternative Level 2 courses or if necessary Adult English and Maths courses that will enable them to join a Level 2 course afterwards.

Why choose Stephenson?

State of the Art Facilities

The College has state-of-the-art working environments for Motor Vehicle, Construction, Electrical Installation and Engineering as well as fantastic facilities for Hair & Beauty and Health & Social Care

Fantastic Opportunities

Specialises in providing high-quality Apprenticeship opportunities for students from across the country