Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Lingfield. Classes run at St Piers School. This course is for sixth form students who want to develop their English skills through a practical, flexible approach. You'll work on reading, writing, speaking, and listening in everyday contexts. The course runs full-time over one year. There are no entry requirements beyond attending St Piers School as a sixth form student. You'll have an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning around your needs.
Who this course is for
Young people who have a need to develop their English skills further through a more flexible, applied and practical approach to learning.
Entry requirements
None required. Learners only need to be attending St Piers School as a Sixth Form Student.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short, familiar texts in everyday situations.
You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
You'll communicate clearly in straightforward spoken conversations.
You'll listen and respond to simple spoken instructions and information.
You'll use English in practical, real-life contexts relevant to daily life and learning.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at St Piers School, with a practical and applied approach to English. Learning is flexible and tailored to your individual needs. Assessment is through tasks set and marked by Pearson Edexcel, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Entry Level 1.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Piers School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supports daily communication in care settings.
Retail assistant: uses reading and writing in everyday retail tasks.
Kitchen assistant: follows written instructions and communicates with colleagues.
Warehouse operative: reads labels, signs, and basic workplace documents.
Cleaner or caretaker: follows written schedules and safety instructions.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English: the next step up, building on the skills you've gained here.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: moves you closer to the standard employers and colleges expect.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a stronger foundation for work and further study, and a step toward the Level 2 qualification that employers recognise as equivalent to GCSE English.
