Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Kettering. Classes run at Country Style Foods. Sessions are part-time and daytime, running for 3 hours, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening at the most accessible level of the Functional Skills framework. It's a starting point for adults building confidence in everyday English, and a step toward the qualifications employers recognise as a GCSE English alternative.
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 life.
You'll write short sentences and messages clearly.
You'll spell and punctuate common words correctly.
You'll listen and respond to straightforward spoken information.
You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in familiar situations.
You'll follow and give simple instructions.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Country Style Foods. Teaching covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening through practical tasks and guided activities. Assessment is through tasks set by Pearson Edexcel, covering each skill area. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the course can be matched to the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Country Style Foods will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many roles ask for basic written English skills.
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork.
Retail assistant: serving customers and handling written tasks.
Cleaning operative: following written health and safety guidance.
Kitchen assistant: reading food labels and basic records.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 2): the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3): moves you closer to Level 1.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a significant step toward the Level 2 qualification that employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE English equivalent.
Each level builds on the last. Many learners work through Entry 1 to Level 2 over time, opening doors to further training and employment.
