Free Entry Level Functional Skills English in Saltburn-by-the-Sea – Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy
CostFREE
Duration3 years
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level Functional Skills English Course in Saltburn-by-the-Sea. Classes run at Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy. You'll start from Entry Level 1 and build your English skills through full-time daytime study over three years. The course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening, applying them to everyday situations, further learning, and work. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right starting point and plan your learning. A functional skills english qualification at this level supports progress toward Entry Level 3 and beyond.
Who this course is for
NOCN Functional Skills qualifications are learning tools that enable learners to develop and
Centres to assess Functional Skills as determined by a set of skills standards. Functional Skills
enables the application of knowledge and understanding to everyday situations, and provide
young people and adults with the knowledge and skills that can be utilised in further learning,
life and work.
Entry requirements
Working at Entry Level 1
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short texts used in everyday life.
You'll write simple sentences clearly and accurately.
You'll spell and punctuate common words correctly.
You'll listen and respond to spoken information.
You'll speak clearly to communicate in familiar situations.
You'll apply English skills to practical, real-world contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy through daytime sessions. Assessment is based on tasks that reflect everyday English use, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. NOCN assesses Functional Skills against a defined set of skills standards. Your progress will be tracked throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: reading labels, writing notes, talking to customers.
Care assistant: following written instructions, communicating with colleagues.
Warehouse operative: reading safety signs and completing basic paperwork.
Catering assistant: understanding written instructions and communicating with a team.
Cleaning operative: following written schedules and reporting issues clearly.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 3: the next step up, building on the reading, writing, and communication skills you've developed.
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1: moves you closer to a GCSE English alternative recognised by employers and colleges.
Functional Skills Qualification in Maths at Entry Level 2: develop your number skills alongside your English.
