Roots - Foundations for Learning
Key Facts
Level: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Course Code: FLPEFT003B0
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Brooksby College
Code: FLPEFT003B0
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 Roots
Students completing the programme can progress to:
- Aspire transitional year
- Level 1 study programmes within college
- Supported internships for work experience and employment
preparation
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 Loughborough College Group?
94%
of learners said the College campus provides a safe environment
90%
of learners said staff valued students views and opinions about their study programme
Open Days
It's great to read about a college and what it has to offer, but there's really no substitute for experiencing it at an open day.
- Talk to tutors about our courses
- Take a tour of the college's facilities and accommodation
- Get advice on the application process
- Learn what it's like to be a Loughborough College Group student
We are in the process of organising our next open days, tickets will be available nearer to the date.
