Overview

Level 1 - Engage Programme (Full Time)

The course will develop your confidence and independence to take your next step, whether that is a further course within the college, an apprenticeship or work.

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Course information

The Houghton Regis Hub is a supportive, specialist learning environment for young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) or Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs who may currently find mainstream education challenging.

We offer a carefully designed curriculum built around the Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) framework, helping students develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours they need for independence, community inclusion and future employment.

Learners access personalised pathways that may include English and maths, employability qualifications, work‑based activities, study skills and targeted EHCP interventions. Our calm, structured approach ensures every student is supported to grow in confidence, make meaningful progress and move towards their next steps at a pace that feels right for them.

Available Courses
Central Bedfordshire College Houghton Learning Hub
Starts: 07/09/2026
Type: Full Time
Length: 1 year
Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time(s):
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Disclaimer

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.

Funding Information

All full-time Level 1 and Level 2 courses are now FREE for everyone, whatever their age. If you are looking to study a Level 3 qualification, courses might still be free if you’re under 19 or 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. Whether you need to pay a fee and how much will be dependent on the programme you choose to study. For more information call 0345 658 8990.

If you are aged 19 or over and want to study a Level 3 course, please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990 to find out about any fees payable.

If you are aged 19 or over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. You can also pay by instalments to help make the cost of this course more affordable.

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If you live in any of the following areas and wish to apply for or enrol onto one of our courses, please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990 to check if your course is funded or not (Please note that if your course is not funded then you will pay a higher fee than what is listed, please contact our Customer Contact team for more information):

  • Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  • Greater Manchester
  • Greater London
  • Liverpool City Region
  • Tees Valley
  • West of England
  • West Midlands
  • Sheffield
  • Newcastle Upon Tyne
  • Barnsley and Doncaster
  • West Yorkshire
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Additional Learning Support

If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.

Financial Support

For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.

Accessibility

We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.

 

Any questions?

If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.