Free Entry Level Functional Skills English in Nottingham
CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level Functional Skills English Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Carlton Digby School. The course builds the English skills you need to take part in everyday life, access your community, and move on to college. Learning is personalised and fully supported throughout. The course runs full-time over two years. You'll need an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to enrol. An entry level functional skills english qualification like this one is a recognised step toward a GCSE English alternative at higher levels. Functional Skills qualification in English at Entry Level 1.
Who this course is for
This course is designed to improve learners functional English skills. It focus on transferable skills that pupils will need to be able to access the community and college. The course is personalised to the pupil and fully supported.
Entry requirements
EHCP
What you will learn
You'll develop reading skills for everyday texts and signs.
You'll practise writing for real purposes, such as forms and short messages.
You'll build speaking and listening skills for community and college settings.
You'll work on understanding and following spoken instructions.
You'll learn to communicate clearly in familiar situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Carlton Digby School. Learning is personalised to you and fully supported. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills qualification in English at Entry Level 1 includes tasks that test reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Your teacher will guide you through each area at a pace that suits you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Carlton Digby School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker: uses everyday English to help others in the community.
Retail assistant: reading, writing, and communication skills apply directly.
Catering assistant: following instructions and basic written tasks.
Warehouse operative: reading signs, labels, and simple written instructions.
What you could study next
Functional Skills qualification in English at Entry Level 2: the next step up, building on what you've learned.
Functional Skills qualification in English at Entry Level 3: moves you closer to a functional skills english qualification at Level 1.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a stepping stone toward the Level 2 qualification that employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE English alternative.
