Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Sudbury. Classes run at West Suffolk College Sudbury Learning Centre, with daytime sessions in small, friendly groups. You'll have an initial assessment before you start, so the centre can confirm this is the right level for you and plan your learning from there. The course runs for 16 weeks, part-time, term time only. It covers the core English skills used in everyday life and work: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. This entry level functional skills english course is free to adults aged 19 and over who meet the funding criteria. Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in English with certificate.
Who this course is for
Functional Skills English at Sudbury is delivered over 16 weeks, the course is suitable for learners who do not hold a GCSE Grade C or 4 or above.Sudbury is a small, friendly centre with small class sizes and experienced and patient tutors.These courses are fully funded. Free to all adults over 19 years of age (as of 31st August) who do not currently hold a Functional Skills Level 2, or a GCSE grade 4/C and have lived in the UK/EEA for the past 3 years.Daytime and evening classesWe offer classes to suit those who prefer to study in-class on a weekly basis.These classes run for 16 weeks (term-time only) and each class is 3 hours in duration (with the examinations taking place at the end of the course).English classes run on a Tuesday as follows09:00-12:00 Functional Skills Level 1 and 213:00-16:00 Functional Skills Entry Levels 1,2 and 3 18:00-21:00 Functional Skills Level 1 and 2Please be aware that each level of Functional Skills qualification takes 16 weeks, for example, if you start on Entry Level 1, this will take 16 weeks to complete and you will then be invited to enrol onto Entry Level 2 which will run for a further 16 weeks.There are 2 intakes each year in September and February, therefore the maximum qualification that can be achieved is 2 levels per academic year.
Entry requirements
Before you enrol on the course, you will be invited into the centre to complete an initial assessment, this takes approximately 1 hour.Once the assessment is complete we will be able to advise you on the most appropriate class and level to start.We ask that before you enrol, you are confident that you can attend each week for 16 weeks (term time only) ensuring you benefit from maximum teaching and learning opportunities.Please be aware that you will be invited to a mandatory welcome meeting with
What you will learn
You'll read and understand simple texts used in everyday situations.
You'll write clearly for basic practical purposes, such as forms and short messages.
You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations.
You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in familiar situations.
You'll build the English skills needed to progress to higher levels of study.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at West Suffolk College Sudbury Learning Centre, in small groups with experienced tutors. Sessions are daytime, part-time, and run over 16 weeks during term time. Assessment is through tasks and activities that test your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. You'll be assessed at the Entry Level 1 standard set by Pearson Edexcel.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. West Suffolk College Sudbury Learning Centre 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: following written safety and process guidance
Cleaner or domestic assistant: reading rotas, labels, and instructions
Kitchen assistant: understanding written food hygiene and safety notices
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English: the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: moves you closer to the standard employers and colleges commonly ask for.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a significant step toward the Level 2 qualification, which is the recognised GCSE English alternative accepted by most employers.
