Free Entry Level Functional Skills English in Northwich – Greenbank School

CostFREE
Duration18 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

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 preparation-for-adulthood contexts.

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 everyday purposes.
  • You'll speak and communicate in familiar situations.
  • You'll listen and respond to spoken language.
  • You'll apply English skills practically in preparation-for-adulthood contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Greenbank School, with a practical focus on reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Assessment is set and marked by NCFE. You'll complete written tasks and a speaking and listening assessment. Your teacher will support you through each part of the course.

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: helping others in community or residential settings.
  • Retail assistant: serving customers and handling everyday tasks.
  • Catering assistant: working in a kitchen or café environment.
  • Warehouse operative: following instructions and completing practical tasks.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills qualification in English at Entry Level 3: the next step up, building on the skills you've developed here.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1: a stronger entry level functional skills english qualification, moving toward a GCSE English equivalent.
  • Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 2 or 3: develop practical number skills alongside your English.

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