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Entry Level Functional Skills English Course at Horsley Hill Family Hub

CostFREE
Duration55 days
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start5 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level Functional Skills English Course in South Shields. Classes run at Horsley Hill Family Hub, with part-time daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. Over around 11 days, you'll build core English skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. An initial assessment at the start makes sure this is the right level for you and helps plan your learning. This is an entry level functional skills english course recognised for adults developing their English knowledge and gaining certification. NOCN Entry Level Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 1) with certificate.

Who this course is for

Adults seeking to develop their English knowledge and skills while gaining certification

Entry requirements

3 assessments for NOCN Functional Skills English: 

Paper-based reading assessment 

Paper-based writing assessment  

Speaking, listening and communicating assessment which entails a discussion and a presentation (at Level 1 and Level 2)

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts, signs, and written information.
  • You'll write simple sentences and short pieces of text clearly.
  • You'll spell and punctuate common words correctly.
  • You'll listen and respond to spoken information and instructions.
  • You'll speak clearly to share information and ask questions.
  • You'll follow and give simple instructions in everyday situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Horsley Hill Family Hub, with activities covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Your progress is assessed through tasks and short assessments set by NOCN. These are completed during the course and are designed to reflect everyday English use. Your tutor will guide you through each skill area at a manageable pace.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Horsley Hill Family Hub will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Cleaner or caretaker: roles where written communication is part of the job
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, writing notes, serving customers
  • Care assistant: understanding written instructions and talking with clients
  • Kitchen assistant: following written recipes and hygiene instructions
  • Warehouse operative: reading signs, labels, and basic paperwork
  • Childcare helper: communicating with staff, parents, and children

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry 1, you can move on to Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English to keep building your skills. From there, Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2 are the next steps. Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE English pass, which many employers and further education courses ask for. Each level builds on the last, so you progress at a pace that works for you.

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