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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Redcar

CostFREE
Duration15 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Redcar. Classes run at B-Skill Redcar, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. You'll build core English skills across reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The course runs full-time over 15 weeks. You'll need to be aged 19 or over on 31 August 2025, live in a Tees Valley postcode, and not be in any other funded training.

Who this course is for

This course is for those who are looking to improve their English skills, including reading, writing and speaking and listening. We have a variety of levels available to study, starting form entry level 1, all of the way through to level 2. This allows for individuals to gain an accredited qualification in this area, to support personal development and career pathways.

Entry requirements

Must meet all funding eligbility requirements, including:

  • Age 19+ on 31/08/25
  • Live in a Tees Valley Postcode
  • Not in any other form of funded training
  • Must meet all residency criteria to access funded training.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, familiar texts.
  • 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 information.
  • You'll follow simple written instructions in everyday contexts.

How you will learn

Learning is blended. You'll study some topics online at your own pace and attend daytime sessions at the centre. Assessment is through tasks set by NCFE, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. You'll complete these tasks as part of your course rather than sitting a formal exam at the end.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. B-Skill Redcar will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many roles ask for basic English skills
  • Retail assistant: customer-facing work needs clear communication
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and labels is essential
  • Cleaner or caretaker: written health and safety guidance to follow
  • Kitchen assistant: reading menus, orders, and food labels

What you could study next

Once you've completed Entry Level 1, you can move through the Functional Skills levels at your own pace. Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3 build on the same skills. From there, Functional Skills English Level 1 and then Level 2 are the next steps. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges accept. The entry level functional skills maths qualification follows the same progression route if you also want to work on your numbers.

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