Entry Level 3 English Reading Skills Course in Birmingham for Young People with an EHCP
CostUsually funded by your local authority
Duration12 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
For young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), usually aged 16 to 25. Places are usually arranged through your local authority.
About this course
Free Entry Level 3 English Reading 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, and runs as part of a wider study programme that includes therapies and specialist support. You'll need an Education, Health and Care Plan and a referral through your Local Authority, or you can apply directly to the college for an initial assessment. The course runs over 12 months and builds your reading skills at Entry Level 3.
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 read and understand everyday texts such as signs, notices, and short messages.
You'll identify the main point in a piece of writing.
You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
You'll follow written instructions in familiar situations.
You'll recognise how texts are organised and what they are for.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with specialist support built into your study programme. Assessment is set by City and Guilds and is based on reading tasks that reflect everyday situations. Your progress will be supported by therapies and specialist input alongside your English classes. The centre will carry out an initial assessment to plan your learning from the start.
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, helping people with everyday reading and communication tasks.
Retail assistant, reading labels, instructions, and workplace notices.
Warehouse operative, following written safety and stock instructions.
Catering assistant, reading menus, orders, and food hygiene guidance.
Cleaner or facilities assistant, following written schedules and instructions.
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 Certificate. Covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening together, giving you a broader English qualification.
Functional Skills English Level 1 Certificate. The next step up, recognised by many employers and colleges as a foundation for further study.
City and Guilds Award in English Skills, Writing (Entry Level 3). Builds your writing skills to match your reading level.
