Free Entry Level Functional Skills English Course in Northwich. Classes run at Greenbank School. This course is for students with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and a diagnosis of Autism who attend Greenbank School. Over 18 months of full-time daytime study, you'll develop practical reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communication skills. The course applies key skills in real, familiar situations as part of Preparation for Adulthood.
Who this course is for
A Functional Skills course to enable the students to progress, by applying the key skills taught in Key Stage 4 in a practical way in Preparation for Adulthood
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for this course are; you must have an EHCP, a diagnosis of Autism and attend Greenbank School. Please refer to school admission policy for further details.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts and information.
You'll write clearly for familiar purposes and audiences.
You'll speak and listen in straightforward conversations and discussions.
You'll communicate in familiar, practical situations.
You'll apply English skills to everyday tasks linked to independent living and work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Greenbank School, with teaching focused on practical, everyday English tasks. Assessment is set and marked by NCFE. It covers reading, writing, and speaking, listening and communicating components. You'll complete tasks that reflect real-life situations appropriate to Entry Level 1.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Greenbank School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker: uses everyday communication and literacy skills.
Retail assistant: reading, writing, and speaking skills support daily tasks.
Catering assistant: following written instructions and communicating with colleagues.
Warehouse operative: reading labels, forms, and basic written instructions.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 2: the next step up, building on the reading, writing, and communication skills you've developed.
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 3: moves closer to the level needed for further study or employment.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a stepping stone toward the Level 2 functional skills english qualification, which is the recognised GCSE English equivalent.
