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Free Level 1 Functional Skills English in Rotherham – Dearne Family Centre

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Rotherham. Classes run at Dearne Family Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 36 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at Level 1. This is the level employers recognise as a GCSE English alternative when they ask for English at Level 1 or above. You'll start with a guidance session to make sure this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

Anyone. Please contact us for more information.

Entry requirements

An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand different types of texts, including everyday documents and longer passages.
  • You'll write clearly for different purposes, such as letters, emails, and short reports.
  • You'll use grammar, punctuation, and spelling accurately at Level 1.
  • You'll listen to and understand spoken information in everyday situations.
  • You'll speak clearly and contribute to discussions in familiar contexts.
  • You'll identify the main points and purpose of written and spoken material.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Dearne Family Centre. Assessment for the City and Guilds Functional Skills Qualification in English Level 1 covers three components: reading, writing, and speaking, listening, and communicating. Each component is assessed separately. Reading and writing are assessed by on-screen or paper-based tests. Speaking, listening, and communicating is assessed by your tutor through a set task.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Dearne Family Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for Level 1 English or above
  • Retail sales assistant: customer-facing roles often require written and spoken English skills
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork at Level 1
  • Receptionist or admin assistant: writing emails and handling queries
  • Classroom or nursery support worker: communicating with staff, parents, and children
  • Hospitality and catering staff: reading menus, writing orders, communicating with customers

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 1, the natural next step is Functional Skills English Level 2, the qualification employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE English equivalent. Level 2 is often required for entry to further training, apprenticeships, and a wide range of jobs. If you also want to improve your maths, Functional Skills Maths courses run at similar levels and are often available at the same centre.

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