Phased Implementation

All areas will deliver some Foundation Learning for 14 to 19 year-old learners by 2010 – with local authorities and 14-19 Partnerships leading this process, working collaboratively with consortia where appropriate and bringing in all schools, colleges and other relevant providers in 2011/12 and 2012/13. Foundation Learning will then align with the Diploma and Apprenticeship entitlements and the first step in the raising of the participation age in 2013.

In 2009/10, LSC funded providers are working towards the LSC's Foundation Learning planning aspiration of 30% of new starts on entry level and level 1 provision beginning a Foundation Learning personalised programme, this is as described in the LSC Statement of Priorities – Investing in our future through learning and skills 

In particular, 2009/10 will be the last year of the Key Stage 4 Engagement and Entry to Employment programmes with future provision being offered through Foundation Learning. In November 2009, as part of the Gateway 4 process, local authorities will present their plans for developing Foundation Learning in 2009/10 and 2010/11.