Free Entry Level 2 English Writing 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 Writing Skills Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Queen Alexandra College, full-time during the day. This course is designed for students with disabilities and learning difficulties who have an Education, Health and Care Plan. The course runs for 12 months and forms part of a wider study programme that includes therapies and specialist support. You'll develop your english writing skills at Entry Level 2, building the written communication skills that underpin everyday life and work. Funding requires EHCP or Local Authority approval.
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 write simple sentences using correct punctuation and spelling.
You'll communicate in writing for everyday purposes, such as notes, messages, and forms.
You'll plan and organise your writing before you start.
You'll check and correct your own written work.
You'll use basic grammar to make your writing clear and easy to read.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Queen Alexandra College, with specialist support and therapies as part of your wider study programme. Assessment is through written tasks and activities that reflect everyday writing situations. Your progress will be reviewed as part of your individual learning plan, which is shaped by your EHC Plan and the support your Local Authority has agreed.
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
Clerical assistant, using written communication in an office setting.
Retail assistant, writing notes, labels, and simple records.
Care assistant, completing basic written logs and forms.
Warehouse operative, reading and writing simple workplace instructions.
Kitchen assistant, following and recording simple written instructions.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 English Writing Skills Award (City and Guilds) - the next step up in written English, building on what you've learned at Entry Level 2.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English - a broader qualification covering reading and writing, recognised by employers and colleges.
Functional Skills English Level 1 - a further step toward the Level 2 qualification that employers often ask for.
