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Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Darlington – B-Skill Darlington

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

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Darlington. Classes run at B-Skill Darlington, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. You work through reading, writing, and speaking and listening at Entry Level 2. The course runs over 15 weeks on a flexible daytime timetable. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.

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 texts used in everyday life.
  • You'll write simple sentences clearly and accurately.
  • You'll use basic punctuation and spelling in your writing.
  • You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations.
  • You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in familiar situations.
  • You'll identify key information from notices, signs, and forms.

How you will learn

Learning is blended: you'll study online at times that suit you and attend daytime sessions at B-Skill Darlington. Assessment is through tasks set by NCFE covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening. You'll complete these tasks as part of your course rather than in a traditional exam sitting.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is expected
  • Receptionist: reading and responding to messages is core to the role
  • Care assistant: written records and communication are part of daily work
  • Retail assistant: reading instructions and writing notes on the job
  • Warehouse operative: reading labels, forms, and safety notices
  • Cleaner or caretaker: following written instructions and signing documents

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 2, you could move on to the NCFE Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3), then Level 1, and eventually Level 2. Functional Skills English Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges when they ask for GCSE English grade 4 or above. Each level builds on the last, so your Entry Level 2 Certificate is a solid foundation for the full journey.

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