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Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English at Redbridge Institute of Adult Education Gants Hill Campus

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration11 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start5 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in English, whatever you earn. If you already have one, fees apply. Contact Redbridge London Borough Council for more info.

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About this course

Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English Course in Redbridge. Classes run at Redbridge Institute of Adult Education Gants Hill Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs for 11 weeks and covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening skills at Entry Level 2. Classes meet at a manageable pace, which works well if you have other commitments during the week. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning. Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 2) with certificate.

Who this course is for

This course is for learners who are interested in starting a career in childcare or education and want to develop their confidence, English skills and understanding of child development.

Entry requirements

An interview is essential for this course

Spoken and written English to at least Entry Level 2

Enthusiasm and a desire to learn

An interest in the subject and a willingness to participate in the class

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts, signs, and short documents.
  • You'll write simple sentences clearly and accurately.
  • You'll use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar at Entry Level 2.
  • You'll listen and respond to spoken information in everyday situations.
  • You'll speak clearly to communicate information and ask questions.
  • You'll follow and give simple instructions in written and spoken form.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Redbridge Institute of Adult Education Gants Hill Campus, with a teacher guiding each session. Learning is practical and activity-based, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Assessment is through tasks and a formal Pearson Edexcel test covering the skills in the qualification. An interview takes place before you start to confirm the course is the right fit.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Redbridge Institute of Adult Education Gants Hill Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery Practitioner: supports children's learning and daily care in nursery settings.
  • Nursery Assistant: helps qualified staff in early years classrooms.
  • Childcare Worker: works in after-school clubs, creches, or playgroups.
  • Teaching Assistant: supports teachers in primary school classrooms.
  • Care Assistant: helps adults or children with daily living tasks.
  • Receptionist: handles calls, messages, and front-desk duties.
  • Retail Assistant: serves customers and handles written tasks in store.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3): the next step up, building on Entry Level 2 skills.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1: moves you closer to the GCSE English equivalent.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2: the recognised GCSE English alternative, accepted by many employers. Completing this free functional skills english qualification at Level 2 opens doors to further training in childcare, healthcare, and other sectors that ask for GCSE-level English.
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