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Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Billingham

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 Billingham. Classes run at B-Skill Stockton, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. The course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening. It runs over 15 weeks with flexible daytime attendance. You'll need to be 19 or over, live in a Tees Valley postcode, and meet the funding eligibility criteria. An initial assessment will 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 everyday texts, including signs, forms, and short documents.
  • You'll write simple sentences and short texts for everyday purposes.
  • You'll spell and punctuate common words correctly.
  • You'll take part in straightforward conversations and follow spoken instructions.
  • You'll listen and respond to simple information given by others.

How you will learn

You'll split your time between online study and sessions at B-Skill Stockton. Online activities let you work through reading, writing, and speaking tasks at your own pace. Centre sessions give you the chance to practise with a tutor and other learners. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect everyday English use, rather than a traditional exam format.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: clear written and spoken English is essential in care settings.
  • Retail sales assistant: reading, writing, and communication used daily.
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing paperwork.
  • Receptionist or admin assistant: writing messages, emails, and handling calls.
  • Classroom support assistant: reading and communication skills are a baseline requirement.

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 2, you could move on to Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English, then Level 1, and eventually Level 2. Level 2 Functional Skills English is the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by many employers and colleges when they ask for GCSE English. Each step builds on the last, so you progress at a pace that works for you.

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