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Entry Level English Spelling 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) - Spelling Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Merstone School. Part-time daytime sessions make it possible to study at a manageable pace. The course is open to pupils enrolled in the 14 to 19 department at Merstone School. Over the course of a year, you'll build your spelling skills as a step toward Functional Skills English. This entry level english (stepping stones to functional skills) - spelling qualification is designed as a bridge, helping you develop the spelling foundations that Functional Skills English builds on.

Who this course is for

Pupils enrolled at Merstone School in our 14-19 department

What you will learn

  • You'll develop core spelling skills in everyday English words.
  • You'll learn to recognise and apply common spelling patterns and rules.
  • You'll practise spelling words used in everyday reading and writing tasks.
  • You'll build accuracy when writing familiar words in different contexts.
  • You'll identify and correct common spelling errors in your own writing.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Merstone School. Learning is delivered in person, with tasks and activities focused on spelling skills. Assessment is through short written tasks and exercises that show what you can do. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.

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 is an entry level stepping stones qualification. It is not designed to lead directly to employment. It prepares you for further English qualifications rather than specific job roles.

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 3 Award in English (Stepping Stones to Functional Skills) - the next step up in the same series, continuing to build your English skills.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 - a recognised qualification that moves you closer to the Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications employers ask for.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1 - a further step toward the Level 2 qualification that employers recognise as equivalent to GCSE English.

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