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Entry Level Functional Skills English in Bolton – Rumworth School

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level Functional Skills English Course in Bolton. Classes run at Rumworth School, full-time during the day. You'll develop reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communication skills, practising them in everyday situations. The course runs over one year. No previous qualifications are required; you'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry 1 is the right starting point and to plan your learning. This is a recognised entry level functional skills english qualification from Pearson Edexcel. Functional Skills English qualification in English at Entry 1.

Who this course is for

Functional Skills English encourages learners to demonstrate their Reading, Writing, and Speaking, Listening and Communication skills in real life contexts and requires learners to be able to communicate in ways that make theme effective and involved as citizens, operate confidently and to convey their ideas and opinions clearly in a wide range of contexts.

Entry requirements

No previous qualifications required for this course however students would be expected to be functioning at Entry 1

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts such as signs, notes, and simple instructions.
  • You'll write short messages, notes, and simple sentences clearly.
  • You'll speak clearly and listen carefully in everyday conversations.
  • You'll share your ideas and opinions in a range of real-life situations.
  • You'll practise communication skills that help you take part in daily life with more confidence.
  • You'll understand how to adapt what you say and write to suit different situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Rumworth School, with activities focused on reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communication in real-life contexts. Assessment is through tasks that reflect everyday situations, covering all three skill areas. Your teacher will use the initial assessment to plan learning that suits your current level.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: reading and writing are core daily tasks.
  • Retail assistant: communicating clearly with customers and colleagues.
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing paperwork.
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading safety notices and reporting issues in writing.
  • Kitchen assistant: understanding written instructions and communicating with the team.

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry 1, you can move on to the Functional Skills qualification in English at Entry 2, then Entry 3, and eventually Level 1 and Level 2. Level 2 Functional Skills English is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE English pass, which many employers and further education courses ask for. Each step builds on the last, so you progress at a pace that works for you.

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