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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Middlesbrough – Middlesbrough Central Library

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 Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough Central Library, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. The course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Entry Level 1. It runs full-time over 15 weeks, with daytime attendance. You'll need to be aged 19 or over on 31 August 2025 and live in a Tees Valley postcode. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

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, simple texts.
  • You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation.
  • You'll spell common everyday words.
  • You'll take part in simple spoken conversations.
  • You'll listen and respond to straightforward information.
  • You'll follow and give basic instructions.

How you will learn

You'll study through a blend of classroom sessions at Middlesbrough Central Library and online learning you can do in your own time. Assessment is through tasks and activities that test your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. There are no formal written exams at Entry Level 1. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Middlesbrough Central Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for basic English skills
  • Retail assistant: reading and writing used daily on the shop floor
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and labels
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading safety signs and completing simple records
  • Kitchen assistant: understanding written instructions and food labels

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move up through the Functional Skills English levels. Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3 build on your reading, writing, and communication skills. From there, Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2 are the next steps. Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in English, and is what many employers mean when they ask for 'GCSE English or equivalent'.

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