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Entry Level Functional Skills English in Accrington for Young People with an EHCP – Broadfield Specialist School

CostFunded through your local authority
Duration9 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

For pupils of Broadfield Specialist 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 Accrington. Classes run at Broadfield Specialist School, with full-time daytime sessions. The course covers three areas: Reading, Writing, and Speaking and Listening. It runs over 9 months. This entry level functional skills english course builds your ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in everyday situations. Functional Skills English at Entry Level 2 is assessed by Pearson Edexcel.

Who this course is for

This qualification has three parts: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts, signs, and written information.
  • You'll write clearly using basic sentences and simple punctuation.
  • You'll spell common words correctly in your written work.
  • You'll listen to spoken information and pick out key points.
  • You'll speak clearly and respond in simple conversations and discussions.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Broadfield Specialist School, attending full-time during the day. The qualification has three assessed components: Reading, Writing, and Speaking and Listening. Each component is assessed separately. Reading and Writing are assessed through written tasks. Speaking and Listening is assessed through observed activities where you demonstrate your communication skills.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: reading labels, writing notes, talking to customers
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and safety signs
  • Care assistant: communicating clearly with clients and colleagues
  • Cleaner or caretaker: understanding written rotas and instructions
  • Kitchen assistant: reading menus, taking simple written notes
  • Receptionist: listening carefully and responding to visitors

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 qualification. Many employers ask for this level, and it opens doors to further training, apprenticeships, and college courses.

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