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Entry Level English Reading Course in Birmingham for Young People with an EHCP

CostFunded through your local authority
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body

For pupils of Merstone School with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Places are arranged through your local authority.

About this course

Free Entry Level English (Stepping Stones to Functional Skills) - Reading Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Merstone School. Daytime sessions run part-time over one year, giving you time to build your reading skills at a steady pace. This entry level english (stepping stones to functional skills) - reading course focuses on developing your ability to read and understand everyday texts. It is part of the english (stepping stones to functional skills) - reading qualification route, designed to prepare you for Functional Skills English. The course is open to pupils enrolled in Merstone School's 14-19 department.

Who this course is for

Pupils enrolled at Merstone School in our 14-19 department

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, familiar texts.
  • You'll identify the main points in everyday written material.
  • You'll recognise common words and phrases in context.
  • You'll follow simple written instructions.
  • You'll build your confidence reading different types of text, such as notices, forms, and short passages.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Merstone School. Assessment is through tasks and activities that test your reading skills directly. There are no written exams in the traditional sense; you demonstrate your skills through structured reading tasks set by your teacher and assessed against the Ascentis qualification standards.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Merstone School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • This qualification is a stepping stone toward further english - reading qualifications and employment readiness rather than a direct route to specific job roles at this stage.

What you could study next

After completing this entry level english (stepping stones to functional skills) - reading course, you could move on to the Entry Level 3 version of the same qualification, then progress to Functional Skills English Entry Level 3. From there, Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2 are the next steps. Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in English, which many employers ask for. Each step builds directly on the last.

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