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Entry Level Functional Skills English in Bolton for Young People with an EHCP – Rumworth School

CostFunded through your local authority
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

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

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 in everyday real-life contexts. The course runs over one year. No previous qualifications are required, though you'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry 2 is the right level for you.

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 2

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts, signs, and written information.
  • You'll write clearly for practical purposes such as forms, messages, and notes.
  • You'll speak confidently in everyday conversations and discussions.
  • You'll listen and respond to what others say in a range of situations.
  • You'll communicate your ideas and opinions clearly in different contexts.
  • You'll practise English skills through real-life situations you're likely to encounter.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Rumworth School, with daytime sessions running full-time across the year. Learning focuses on reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communication through real-life tasks and activities. Assessment is based on demonstrating these skills in practical contexts, as set out in the Pearson Edexcel Entry 2 specification.

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

  • Customer service assistant: clear communication is central to the role.
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing forms.
  • Care assistant: writing records and speaking with clients and colleagues.
  • Retail assistant: everyday reading, writing, and customer communication.
  • Catering assistant: following written instructions and team communication.
  • Receptionist or admin assistant: reading, writing, and speaking with the public.

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 2, you could move on to the Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 3, then Level 1, and then Level 2. Functional Skills English Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE English pass. Many employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, so working through the levels opens up a wider range of jobs and further training.

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