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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Bedford – Bedford Arts And Crafts Centre

CostFREE
Duration1 hour
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Bedford. Classes run at Bedford Arts And Crafts Centre during the day, part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course runs over one year and covers the core reading, writing, and communication skills used in everyday life and work. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. Entry Level 1 is the starting point of the functional skills english qualification route, which leads toward the GCSE english alternative recognised by employers.

Who this course is for

Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website

Entry requirements

Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand simple texts used in everyday situations.
  • You'll write short sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
  • You'll communicate information clearly in straightforward contexts.
  • You'll follow simple written instructions.
  • You'll identify key information from signs, forms, and notices.
  • You'll use letters and words to express basic needs and ideas.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Bedford Arts And Crafts Centre with a tutor. Learning is practical and task-based, covering reading, writing, and communication activities. Assessment is through tasks set by Pearson Edexcel, completed during the course. There is no formal written exam at Entry Level 1; assessment is based on portfolio evidence and set tasks that demonstrate your skills.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bedford Arts And Crafts Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many care roles ask for basic written English skills.
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, forms, and written instructions.
  • Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions.
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, notices, and basic paperwork.
  • Kitchen assistant: understanding written food hygiene instructions.
  • School or nursery support: communicating with staff and parents in writing.

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to the Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 2, then Entry Level 3. From there, Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2 follow. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE english equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4. Each step builds directly on the last.

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