Skills for justice - developing skills for safer communities

What are Foundation Degrees?

Introduced in 2001, Foundation Degrees combine technical, workplace and employability skills with academic knowledge. They offer employers a cost effective way of training new or existing staff in the skills needed for their organisation. They are designed by employers working closely with universities and higher education colleges.

Follow the link to the fdf foundation degree finder website for further details on available foundation degrees in the Justice sector.

What are the benefits to employers?

Foundation Degrees are designed to help employers tackle skills shortages and help improve the skills of the workforce. They are a flexible way of studying and allow employees to continue working while they learn. They are a natural progression route for people with work experience or vocational qualifications including Apprenticeships and NVQs/SVQs.

Skills for Justice Foundation Degree Framework

We have published a Foundation Degree Framework (FDF) for the Justice Sector. This provides guidance on the structure for the design, delivery and progression routes into and out of foundation degrees. It gives employers and providers an indication of what is required of a Foundation Degree in the Justice Sector, including the use of National Occupational Standards.