Free Entry Level Functional Skills English in Burnley – Ridgewood Community High School
CostFREE
Duration38 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level Functional Skills English Course in Burnley. Classes run at Ridgewood Community High School, full-time during the day. The course runs for 38 weeks and covers the key English skills needed for everyday life, communication, and greater independence. You'll work on reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Entry Level 1. An initial assessment will confirm this is the right starting point and help plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Students learn key skills for life after school to enable them to be as independent as possible.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand simple texts used in everyday life.
You'll write short sentences and messages clearly.
You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations.
You'll speak clearly enough to make yourself understood in familiar situations.
You'll use basic punctuation and spelling in your writing.
You'll recognise and use common words in reading and writing tasks.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Ridgewood Community High School. Teaching covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening through practical tasks and activities. Assessment is through set tasks that test each skill area. You'll complete reading and writing tasks and take part in speaking and listening activities. Your progress is assessed against the Entry Level 1 standard set by OCR.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ridgewood Community High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: reading and writing are needed in care settings.
Retail assistant: everyday English supports customer communication.
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and labels on the job.
Cleaner or caretaker: following written instructions and rotas.
Kitchen assistant: reading menus, labels, and basic instructions.
What you could study next
Once you've completed Entry Level 1, you can move on to:
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2: builds on reading, writing, and communication skills.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: the next step toward the Level 1 qualification.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a stronger foundation for work and further study.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE English equivalent, widely asked for by employers.
