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Free GCSE English in Barrow-in-Furness

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free GCSE English course in Barrow-in-Furness. Classes run full-time during the day at Furness College Channelside Campus.

The course covers reading, writing, spoken language, and communication skills. You'll study a range of texts and develop your ability to write clearly and accurately. It takes around one year to complete.

You'll finish with a GCSE in English Language, awarded by Pearson Edexcel.

Who this course is for

Furness College is highly successful, thriving and dynamic multi-site College. We are extremely passionate about raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and employers in Barrow-in-Furness and the wider peninsula. In 2016 the College became a member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education, the body for high performing Further Education Colleges and training providers. In 2017, we were recognised as the best Further Education provider in Cumbria at the Golden Apple Awards. In 2019, Ofsted rated us a s a Good College and later that year we were reaccredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which is recognised around the world as an indicator of quality. In the summer of 2023, we were reaccredited as being a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver rated provider, for the quality of teaching on higher education programmes.

The two main campus sites, Channelside and The Sixth Form, are state of the art facilities and provide our students with the best foundation upon which to build their future. Our campuses include virtual learning spaces, demonstration areas and workshops with all the latest equipment and technologies.

We offer a very wide range of academic and technical courses for students of all ages and abilities including: A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses and university level courses, apprenticeships and adult part-time courses. We also pride ourselves on the wellbeing support we offer to students to help them be the best they can be and go further in life.

For more information and to apply for a course today please visit our website: https://www.furness.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll read and analyse a range of fiction and non-fiction texts.
  • You'll write for different purposes and audiences, including narratives and arguments.
  • You'll develop your spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
  • You'll learn how to structure and present ideas clearly in writing.
  • You'll practise spoken language skills, including presenting and responding to questions.
  • You'll build skills in comparing and evaluating texts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Furness College Channelside Campus. Teaching covers reading, writing, and spoken language. Assessment is by written examinations at the end of the course. There is no coursework component, but spoken language is assessed separately and reported on your certificate.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Furness College Channelside Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service adviser, communicates clearly with customers in writing and in person.
  • Administrative assistant, prepares documents, emails, and reports for an employer.
  • Healthcare support worker, records patient information and communicates with care teams.
  • Retail team member, handles written communications and customer queries.
  • Teaching assistant, supports classroom learning and reads with pupils.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 A Level English Language or English Literature, for those who want to study English at a higher level.
  • Level 3 BTEC or vocational Diploma, where GCSE English is an entry requirement.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, which opens routes into university for adult learners.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, an alternative if you want a more flexible qualification at the same level.
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