Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Barnsley. Classes run at Wombwell Community Education Centre during the day, part-time over 36 weeks. This is a manageable pace that works well alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. The course builds your reading, writing, and speaking skills at Entry Level 3, the level before Level 1. It's a recognised step for adults working toward a GCSE English alternative or looking to strengthen everyday English. You'll start with a guidance session to make sure this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Anyone. Please contact us for more information.
Entry requirements
An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short texts on familiar topics.
You'll write clearly for everyday purposes, such as forms, messages, and notes.
You'll spell and punctuate common words correctly.
You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations.
You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in familiar situations.
You'll identify the main points in simple written and spoken information.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Wombwell Community Education Centre, with a tutor guiding each session. Assessment is through tasks that test your reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communication skills. These are set and marked against the Entry Level 3 standard. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course and prepare you for the final assessments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wombwell Community Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for functional english skills
Retail assistant: reading, writing, and communication are daily tasks
Warehouse operative: written instructions and forms are part of the role
Receptionist: clear written and spoken English is essential
Classroom support assistant: schools expect solid literacy skills
Catering assistant: reading menus, labels, and instructions matters
What you could study next
Level 1 Functional Skills English: the next step up, covering more complex reading and writing tasks.
Level 2 Functional Skills English: the GCSE English alternative recognised by most employers and colleges. Many job adverts that ask for GCSE English accept Level 2 Functional Skills as the equivalent.
ESOL courses: if English is not your first language, an ESOL qualification may suit you better at this stage.
