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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Haverhill

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Haverhill. Classes run at Haverhill Learning Centre, part-time during the day.

The course runs over one year and covers grammar, spelling, punctuation, and reading comprehension. You'll have an initial assessment before you start, so the centre can place you at the right level. Classes are part-time and daytime, making them manageable alongside other commitments.

You'll finish with a Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 1.

Who this course is for

Daytime and Evening ClassesThese qualifications are ideal for anyone looking to gain a qualification for further study, promotion or to help their children with homework. The content of the course will give you a solid understanding of topics such as grammar, spelling, punctuation and comprehension. Exams are available at 3 levels and you will be assessed before starting to ensure you are starting at the level which is best for you. Full support will be given throughout the course and there will be a range of resources available to help you progress.The classes will run for 16 weeks (term-time only) and each class is 3 hours in duration with the examinations taking place throughout the course. To get the most from this course, you will need to be able to commit to the whole 16 weeks and complete directed self-study tasks at home each week.

Entry requirements

There are no formal requirements, but the results of initial assessments will be taken into account when deciding on the qualification and level for which you will be entered.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise reading and understanding everyday texts.
  • You'll develop spelling skills for common words.
  • You'll learn grammar rules used in everyday writing.
  • You'll improve punctuation in sentences and short pieces of writing.
  • You'll build comprehension skills by answering questions about what you've read.
  • You'll write short, clear texts for everyday purposes.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Haverhill Learning Centre. Teaching covers reading, writing, and communication through guided activities and practice exercises. The course is assessed through an exam. You'll have a short initial assessment before you start, so your tutor can plan your learning at the right level.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Haverhill Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, handles customer queries and written tasks at work.
  • Care assistant, reads care plans and records notes for residents.
  • Warehouse operative, reads instructions and completes written records.
  • Cleaner or caretaker, follows written schedules and safety notices.
  • Kitchen assistant, reads food labels and follows written instructions.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 2), the natural next step to build on what you've learned.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry Level 3), which moves you closer to the Level 1 qualification.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1, a stronger qualification recognised by many employers and colleges.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, the qualification recognised as a GCSE English equivalent by employers and further education providers.
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