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Free Entry Level Functional Skills English in Thornton-Cleveleys – Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School

CostFREE
Duration3 years
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level Functional Skills English Course in Thornton-Cleveleys. Classes run at Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School. This entry level functional skills english course is designed for people who are working toward greater independence in daily life. You'll build practical English skills for everyday situations, including reading, writing, and communication. The course runs over three years with flexible daytime attendance. There are no specific entry requirements. Some units are suitable for learners with profound and multiple learning disabilities.

Who this course is for

This course is primarily intended for young people and adults who are not yet ready for independent living or employment. It will help you to prepare for life after school or college and develop your confidence and skills for everyday life. There are some units within this course that are suitable for learners with profound and multiple learning disabilities.

Entry requirements

No specific entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand simple everyday texts, such as signs, forms, and short messages.
  • You'll write simple sentences and short pieces of text for everyday purposes.
  • You'll communicate clearly in familiar spoken situations.
  • You'll follow and give simple instructions.
  • You'll use English in practical, real-life contexts to support daily living.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School, with flexible daytime attendance. Learning is practical and activity-based, focused on everyday English use. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect real-life situations, matched to Entry Level 2. Your progress will be reviewed throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker: uses everyday communication and written skills
  • Retail assistant: reading, writing, and customer communication
  • Kitchen assistant: following written instructions and basic forms
  • Cleaner or caretaker: understanding workplace signs and simple written tasks
  • Volunteer roles: many require basic written and spoken English

What you could study next

After completing this Entry Level 2 qualification, you could move on to the Award in Functional Skills English (Entry 3), then Level 1, and eventually Level 2. A functional skills english qualification at Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE english grade 4 (grade C), which many employers ask for. Each step builds on the last, so you progress at a pace that works for you.

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