Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Lincoln – St Francis Special School
CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Lincoln. Classes run at St Francis Special School. You'll study full-time during the day, building your English skills at a pace that suits your current level. An initial assessment during enrolment confirms this is the right level for you. The course runs over 12 months. It covers the reading, writing, and communication skills that employers and colleges look for.
Who this course is for
The English Functional Skills course is designed to help build your skills and confidence in English so that you can progress either to the next level of English Functional Skills.
Entry requirements
You will be assessed during the enrolment process to check which Level of Functional Skills will suit your needs best.
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 correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar at Entry Level 2.
You'll listen to and follow straightforward spoken information.
You'll speak clearly to communicate basic needs and information.
You'll identify the main points in everyday documents such as forms and notices.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at St Francis Special School, with daytime sessions across the year. Learning is hands-on and practical, using everyday texts and tasks. Assessment is through tasks set by NCFE. These are marked externally. There is no timed written exam in the traditional sense at Entry Level 2; assessment tasks are completed as part of your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Francis Special School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: reading labels, signs, and instructions on the job.
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing forms.
Care assistant: communicating clearly with colleagues and service users.
Cleaner or caretaker: reading safety notices and completing basic records.
Kitchen assistant: following written recipes and hygiene instructions.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3): the next step up, building on what you've learned at Entry Level 2.
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Level 1): moves you toward the GCSE maths alternative that many employers recognise.
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Level 2): the qualification employers mean when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent.
