Free Entry Level Functional Skills English Course in Milton Keynes. Daytime classes run at MK Christian Foundation. This course runs alongside practical work-based training in areas such as cycle maintenance, horticulture, catering, or childcare, so you build English skills in a real working context. The course typically takes 8 months. You'll work toward a functional skills english qualification that covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Entry Level 1.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for young people who would like to improve their English skills and work towards achieving a Functional Skills qualification.
Entry requirements
No entry requirements. This is usually offered as part of one our enterprise work based training courses in cycle maintenance, horticulture, catering or childcare. Where you will gain valuable work experience as well as work towards qualifications in maths,english and employability.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand simple texts used in everyday life and work.
You'll write clearly for basic practical purposes, such as forms and short messages.
You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations.
You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in familiar situations.
You'll use English in the context of practical work experience, such as catering, horticulture, childcare, or cycle maintenance.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at MK Christian Foundation, alongside hands-on work experience in one of the enterprise training programmes. Learning is flexible and daytime. Assessment for the Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English Qualification covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening components, assessed through tasks set by NOCN.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. MK Christian Foundation will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Catering assistant: entry-level kitchen and food prep roles
Childcare assistant: support work in nurseries or after-school settings
Horticulture worker: grounds maintenance and gardening roles
Cycle mechanic: workshop and repair assistant roles
Warehouse operative: roles requiring basic written communication
Retail assistant: customer-facing work needing clear spoken English
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2: the next step up, building on what you've covered here.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: moves you closer to Level 1 and eventually Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE English alternative accepted by many employers.
Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 1 or 2: often studied alongside English as part of the same programme.
