“Foundation Learning” will provide bite-size, flexible learning support to pupils from September 2010
Previously piloted in 22 areas, the release of Foundation Learning to all areas will be supported by £20M investment funding
Foundation Learning will provide additional help to pupils in many areas including:
Specialist Teaching (including vocational)
Personal tuition in school
Small-size classes
Extra support for maths, English and ICT
Learning mentors
Improved personal and social development opportunities
Off-site, work based provision
Foundation Learning will be used in some mainstream schools, PRU’s and Special Schools
It is anticipated that about half of pupils benefiting from Foundation Learning will have SEN or learning difficulties
