Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Lincoln – St Francis Special School
CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Lincoln. Classes run at St Francis Special School. You'll have an initial assessment during enrolment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers everyday English skills to help you move on to the next level. It runs full-time over 12 months. Functional Skills qualifications are assessed without traditional exams, making them a practical alternative to GCSE-style assessment.
Who this course is for
The English Functional Skills course is designed to help build your skills and confidence in English so that you can progress either to the next level of English Functional Skills.
Entry requirements
You will be assessed during the enrolment process to check which Level of Functional Skills will suit your needs best.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short, simple texts used in everyday life.
You'll write simple sentences clearly and accurately.
You'll listen to and follow basic spoken instructions.
You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in familiar situations.
You'll use basic punctuation and spelling in your writing.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at St Francis Special School. Learning is practical and task-based, focused on everyday English situations. Assessment is through tasks set and marked by the centre, not by a formal written exam. Your work is submitted to NCFE for external marking.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Francis Special School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: basic English skills support care work applications.
Retail assistant: reading, writing, and communication used daily.
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing paperwork.
Kitchen assistant: reading labels, rotas, and simple instructions.
Cleaner or caretaker: understanding written safety and task sheets.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English: the natural next step after Entry Level 1, building on what you've covered.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: brings you closer to the level employers most commonly ask for.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a significant step up, recognised in many job and training applications.
