Level 2 Foundation Certificate Education and Early Years

The Foundation Certificate is a stepping stone to Level 3 study preparing you for your next step whether that’s progression to a T Level, an Apprenticeship or another course

• Build relevant knowledge and practical skills: develop the understanding and skills you need to help you decide on your future study options and career path
• Learn through real-world practical activities: get involved in hands-on, work-related tasks that help you apply what you learn in realistic situations and put theory into practice
• A supportive one-year study programme, with English or maths alongside if needed. You’ll take part in enrichment and personal development activities, to build confidence are prepare you for future success

• Plan learning activities for two different key learning stages which include specific learning goals and assessment opportunities
• Demonstrate purposeful communication with others to share information relating to student progress
• Propose ways to support inclusion when delivering learning activities to ensure all students can participate and progress
• Complete risk assessments for two contrasting learning activities in an indoor learning environment to ensure safe delivery of learning
• Interpret assessment information, records and data from two different learning stages to make evidence-based recommendations to maximise student progress

Five GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including either English Language or Maths at Grade 4.

After completing a Foundation Certificate you can progress to a range of next steps, including T Levels, Apprenticeships or other courses.