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Entry 2 Award in Life Skills for Independence

at The Windsor Forest Colleges Group, Berkshire · college

Entry levelStepping stonesAward35 weeksFull time£1,575

What the college says

The Entry 2 Gateway Award is a one year full-time course designed to develop learners’ life skills through differentiated learning activities and focuses on personalised learning approaches which enables learners, regardless of ability, to make sustained progress over time. The focus of the curriculum is to develop and enhance knowledge, skills and behaviours so that learners become active and model citizens who can prosper in society. Additionally, Maths, English and a comprehensive tutorial programme are incorporated within the timetable as well as an options afternoon each week where learners can choose from a range of activities including Sport, The Arts, Earth Wise & Yoga.

What you need to get on

Students must be working at Functional Skills Entry 1 or above for English and Maths. Students must have the ability to be independent on campus. Suitability for the programme will be assessed on an individual basis at interview and during the first six weeks of the programme.

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A supported starting point if exams have not gone well yet.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Slough and Langley College

    Station Road Langley, Slough, SL3 8BY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Slough

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