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Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Dronfield for Young People with an EHCP

CostUsually funded by your local authority
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

For young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), usually aged 16 to 25. Places are usually arranged through your local authority.

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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English Course in Dronfield. Classes run at Landmarks Apperknowle Farm, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. This blended approach lets you fit learning around your life while still getting face-to-face support. The course runs full-time over one year. You'll build reading, writing, and communication skills at Entry Level 1. This free functional skills english course for adults is open to anyone aged 14 or over who has not already achieved this qualification.

Who this course is for

These qualifications are for learners of all ages. They are suitable for adults and young people across a wide range of settings. Note these qualifications are only available to centres and learners in England.

Entry requirements

For any learner who has not already achieved this qualification and is working at Entry Level 1 or above and is aged 14 plus.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand simple texts used in everyday life.
  • You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
  • You'll listen and respond to straightforward spoken information.
  • You'll speak clearly to communicate basic needs and ideas.
  • You'll recognise and use common words in reading and writing tasks.

How you will learn

Learning is blended: some sessions take place at Landmarks Apperknowle Farm and some study is completed online. You'll be assessed through tasks and activities that reflect real reading, writing, speaking, and listening situations. Assessment is set at Entry Level 1 and covers all four skills areas.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Landmarks Apperknowle Farm will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: reading care plans and writing basic notes
  • Retail assistant: handling written instructions and customer communication
  • Warehouse operative: reading labels, signs, and simple documents
  • Cleaner or caretaker: following written instructions and schedules
  • Kitchen assistant: reading basic food safety and hygiene notices

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English, then Entry Level 3. From there, Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2 follow. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. Each step builds directly on the last.

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