Building Confidence for Life & Work
September 2023 start

This course will be based at the Deane Road Campus and is aimed at learners who feel that they may struggle to engage with education due to their mental health needs. The aim of the course is to build learners confidence to engage in education and develop skills needed for life and work.

The curriculum will focus on building confidence, self-esteem and motivation through a creative curriculum including creative and enterprise projects as well as developing employability skills.

Maths and English is included as part of the programme, as well as enrichment, work experience either external or via youth social action projects and a weekly tutorial with their learning and development mentor.

There are no formal entry requirements but we will ask learners to complete a maths and English assessment before joining the course so that we can assess the learning level in these subjects. Learners need to be aged 16 to 18 years old.

You will agree an individual learning plan (ILP) with your tutor identifying what you want and need to gain from the course. You will build up a portfolio of evidence which shows the range of skills and knowledge you have developed. You will receive supportive feedback throughout the course and track your progress through your Individual Learning Plan. Learners will work towards end of year exams in maths and English.

Please contact the Foundation Studies office on 01204 482567 or email: Foundation.Studies@boltoncc.ac.uk

You need to speak to one of our tutors before you can enrol on to this course therefore, please use the 'apply' button on this screen to register your interest. Once we have your details we contact you to book a telephone interview. Please be aware that when a tutor calls you our number will appear as unknown/with-held/private.

On completion of this course learners can progress to a mainstream course within the College or a pathway course within Pathways to Progression.

Sitting a job interview, writing a personal statement, applying for university - taking part in our enrichment programme will give you a CV to wow in all of these situations! You’ll benefit from departmental and cross-college enrichment with:

• Inspiring trips and experiences
• Meetings with industry experts
• Visits to leading companies in your sector

As well as giving you essential professional and technical skills, you’ll demonstrate that you’re a successful and well-rounded person, helping you to make a lasting impression.

We want you to have fun, so we also have plenty of leisure and sporting activities for you to enjoy, improving your health and wellbeing

You'll have your own Learning Development Mentor (LDM) and Work Placement Officer, helping you create both academic and career plans.

Thanks to our partnership with the University of Bolton, you'll also benefit from everything the University has to offer, with a range of opportunities to build additional skills and experiences, giving you everything you need to become a FUTURE SUCCESS in whichever field you choose!

Exposure to employers is also an integral part of this programme – we'll seek to ensure that you have opportunities to gain real-word experience of your sector, either on short work experience or an extended Industry placement.

We’re an elite College, and part of the University of Bolton Group, offering you a gateway to all of Greater Manchester’s vast range of fantastic opportunities for specialist careers, university degree courses and higher Apprenticeships.

We’ll reward your achievements with trips to The Anderton Outdoor Activity Centre and the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Our £75 million campus offers a refurbished fitness suite and sports hall; Apple Mac suites; libraries, a lecture theatre; hair and beauty salon; and a restaurant, café and canteen.

You’ll also enjoy a wide range of events, including showcases, enterprise activities and cultural celebrations.

You may qualify for a college bursary or financial support from Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust (LTCT), access more information here: LTCT Financial Support

Click the yellow ‘Apply’ button on this page.

You’ll be asked to set up a Learner Hub account so that you can track your application and enrol online. You’ll also be asked to book your interview for your course at the same time.

If you have any difficulties setting up your Learner Hub account, please email learner.hub@boltoncc.ac.uk

Open Events are the best way to discover what life as a Bolton College student is like, giving you an insight into College life.

Open Events at our Deane Road Campus are as follows:

• Tuesday 17th October 2023, 5pm-8pm
• Wednesday 15th November 2023, 5pm-8pm
• Thursday 14th December 2023, 5pm-8pm
• Tuesday 6th February 2024, 5pm-8pm

If you’d like to attend one of these events, register by visiting here

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.