Free Entry Level Functional Skills English Course in Westerham. Classes run at Valence School. You'll study reading, writing, and communication at Entry Level 2, building the literacy skills needed for everyday tasks and further learning. The course runs full-time over two years. You'll sit externally set tasks that assess your functional literacy.
Who this course is for
Externally set tasks requiring a good level of functional literacy
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short texts used in everyday life.
You'll write clearly for simple, practical purposes.
You'll identify the main points in written information.
You'll use basic punctuation and spelling in your writing.
You'll follow written instructions and respond to them accurately.
You'll communicate in writing for familiar situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Valence School. Assessment is by externally set tasks that test your functional literacy skills in reading and writing. These tasks are set by OCR and completed under supervised conditions. Your teacher will prepare you for these tasks throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Valence School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: reading labels, signs, and instructions at work.
Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions.
Care assistant: reading care notes and written guidance.
Kitchen assistant: understanding written recipes and hygiene notices.
Cleaner or caretaker: following written schedules and instructions.
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: the next step up in reading and writing skills.
Functional Skills English Level 1: moves you toward the standard employers and colleges look for.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE English equivalent, accepted by most employers when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent.
