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Level 1 Functional Skills English in Aylesbury for Young People with an EHCP

CostFunded through your local authority
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

For pupils of Pebble Brook School with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Places are arranged through your local authority.

About this course

Free Level 1 Functional Skills English Course in Aylesbury. Classes run at Pebble Brook School, with daytime sessions and flexible study. You'll need Functional Skills English at Entry Level 3 to join. The course covers three components: speaking, listening and communication; reading; and writing. Writing is marked on spelling and grammar, and you need to pass all three components to achieve the qualification. It's a recognised GCSE English alternative that supports you in work, further study, and everyday life. The course typically takes two years. OCR Level 1 Functional Skills qualification in English.

Who this course is for

Level 1 Functional Skills in English; it helps learners gain the most out of, education, work and everyday life. There's a strong focus on explanation and problem-solving. This problem solving approach can be used in work, life and further learning. Learners complete three components- Speaking, listening and communication, Reading and Writing. For the writing component learners are awarded marks for spelling and grammar. They need to pass all three components to achieve Functional Skills at Level 1. Those who take this programme of study should by the end of it be able to confidently participate in discussions/ exchanges about unfamiliar topics in formal and informal discussions and exchanges, present points of view clearly using appropriate language. Read and understand text in detail, be able to use information found in text. Writing element - Can write a range of texts to communicate information, ideas, and opinions using appropriate styles for the audience. Use correct grammar, including consistent, correct use of tenses. These are just a few of the reading, writing, speaking and communications skills learners cover on this programme of study.

Those learners who successfully master the skills required at this level, have the opportunity to progress on to Level 2.

Entry requirements

Functional Skills English at Entry Level 3

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your speaking and listening skills in a range of everyday and work-related contexts.
  • You'll practise communicating clearly and confidently in discussions.
  • You'll read and understand different types of texts, including those used in work and daily life.
  • You'll write for different purposes, adapting your tone and format to suit the task.
  • You'll improve your spelling and grammar, which are assessed in the writing component.
  • You'll apply problem-solving approaches to real reading and writing tasks.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Pebble Brook School with daytime attendance and flexible scheduling. Assessment covers three components: speaking, listening and communication; reading; and writing. Each component is assessed separately, and you must pass all three to achieve the qualification. The writing component includes marks for spelling and grammar.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Pebble Brook School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken communication is essential
  • Receptionist: reading, writing, and communication skills used daily
  • Care assistant: documentation and talking with clients and colleagues
  • Retail assistant: reading instructions, writing notes, serving customers
  • Warehouse operative: reading safety signs, completing paperwork
  • Teaching assistant: supporting learners requires strong English skills

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Functional Skills qualification in English: the next step up, and the recognised GCSE English equivalent that many employers and colleges ask for.
  • GCSE English Language: available at some adult learning centres if you want a traditional GCSE route.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in areas like business, health and social care, or customer service, which often require Level 2 English alongside the main subject.

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