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 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 full-time during the day at Broadfield Specialist School. The course covers three areas: Reading, Writing, and Speaking and Listening. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that Functional Skills English Entry Level 1 is the right starting point, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course typically takes 9 months. Functional Skills qualification in English at Entry 1.
Who this course is for
Three sections to this qualification ,Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short, simple texts
You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling
You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations
You'll speak clearly to share information or ask questions
You'll identify key information from everyday written materials
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Broadfield Specialist School, with daytime sessions across the week. The qualification is assessed across three components: Reading, Writing, and Speaking and Listening. Assessment is through tasks set for each component. Your tutor will work through each area with you during the course.
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
Care assistant: many employers ask for basic English skills
Retail assistant: reading and writing used daily on the shop floor
Warehouse operative: labels, forms, and safety notices require basic reading
Cleaning operative: understanding written instructions and rotas
Kitchen assistant: reading orders and basic written communication
What you could study next
Functional Skills qualification in English at Entry 2: the next step up, building on what you've learned here
Functional Skills qualification in English at Entry 3: moves you closer to the Level 1 qualification
Functional Skills English Level 1: a stronger foundation for work and further study, and a step toward the Level 2 qualification that employers recognise as a GCSE English alternative
