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Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Birmingham for Young People with an EHCP – Queen Alexandra College

CostUsually funded by your local authority
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds 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 Functional Skills English in Birmingham. Classes run at Queen Alexandra College. This full-time daytime course is designed for students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties, and forms part of a wider study programme that includes therapies and specialist support. You'll study reading, writing, and communication skills over one year. An initial assessment is part of the application process, arranged through your Local Authority or by applying directly to the college. The City and Guilds Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3) is a recognised entry level functional skills english certificate.

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 short texts on familiar topics.
  • You'll write simple sentences and short pieces of text clearly.
  • You'll communicate information and ideas in straightforward ways.
  • You'll listen and respond to spoken language in everyday situations.
  • You'll spell and punctuate common words correctly.
  • You'll identify the main points in texts and spoken information.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Queen Alexandra College, with specialist support and therapies as part of your wider study programme. Assessment is through tasks set by City and Guilds, covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening. These are completed under supervised conditions. Your progress is supported throughout by staff experienced in working with learners with disabilities and learning difficulties.

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

  • Retail assistant: serving customers, handling stock and basic paperwork.
  • Care assistant: supporting people in care homes or home settings.
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing records.
  • Hospitality worker: taking orders and communicating with customers.
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, completing simple written logs.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 1: the next step up from Entry Level 3, building toward a GCSE english alternative.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2: the qualification employers recognise as equivalent to a GCSE in English.
  • Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths: develop number skills alongside your english qualification.

Your college can advise which step suits you after you complete this course.

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