Free Entry Level 2 English Reading Skills Course in Birmingham
CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level 2 English Reading Skills Course in Birmingham. Classes run full-time during the day at Queen Alexandra College. This course is designed for students with disabilities and learning difficulties, and runs as part of a wider study programme that includes therapies and specialist support. You'll work on reading skills over 12 months, building toward a City and Guilds qualification. A referral through your Local Authority or an Education, Health and Care Plan is required to enrol, or you can apply directly to the college for an initial assessment.
Who this course is for
Suitable for students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties
Entry requirements
High Needs Students with EHC Plan and referral through Local Authority OR apply directly to College to apply for initial assessment. This will form part of a wider study programme which will include therapies and specialist support for LLDD
What you will learn
You'll develop your ability to read and understand everyday texts.
You'll practise reading signs, labels, and simple written information.
You'll learn to identify the main point in short written passages.
You'll build skills in reading for meaning and purpose.
You'll work on understanding words and phrases in context.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions during the day. Learning is supported by specialist staff and therapies as part of a wider programme for learners with disabilities and learning difficulties. Assessment is through tasks and activities that show your reading skills at Entry Level 2. Your progress will be reviewed as part of your overall study programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Queen Alexandra College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker - reading skills support everyday tasks and communication
Retail assistant - reading labels, signs, and instructions at work
Warehouse operative - reading safety notices and basic documentation
Kitchen assistant - reading menus, labels, and food safety information
Cleaner or caretaker - reading instructions and workplace notices
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 English Reading Skills - the next step up from Entry Level 2, building on what you've learned.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 - a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and speaking.
Functional Skills English Level 1 - a recognised qualification that opens doors to further study and employment.
