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Level 2 Functional Skills English Course in Widnes for Young People with an EHCP

CostFunded through your local authority
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Oct 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body

For pupils of Ashley School 6th Form with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Places are arranged through your local authority.

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About this course

Free Level 2 Functional Skills English Course in Widnes. Classes run at Ashley School 6th Form, full-time during the day.

The course is for 16 to 19 year olds who have completed a Level 1 qualification or hold a low GCSE grade in English Language. You'll develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills you can use in everyday life and work. The course runs over one year and covers practical communication skills for real situations.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English, a recognised GCSE English equivalent accepted by employers and colleges.

Who this course is for

This accredited qualification in level 2 Functional English gives students practical skills for the modern world and helps them get the most from life, learning and work. It aims to ensure students have good communication skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening and assesses whether students can use these skills in everyday situations.

Entry requirements

16 -19 year old students should have completed the level 1 qualification or should have achieved a low grade GCSE in English Language

What you will learn

  • You'll develop reading skills to understand a range of texts.
  • You'll practise writing clearly and accurately for different purposes.
  • You'll build speaking and listening skills for everyday situations.
  • You'll learn to communicate effectively in work and learning contexts.
  • You'll apply English skills to practical, real-world tasks.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Ashley School 6th Form. Learning covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening through practical tasks and activities. Assessment is by written exam and a speaking and listening assessment. AQA sets and marks the assessments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ashley School 6th Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, communicates clearly with customers in writing and in person.
  • Admin assistant, handles correspondence, emails, and written records.
  • Retail assistant, reads and follows written instructions and policies.
  • Care assistant, writes accurate notes and communicates with colleagues and clients.
  • Warehouse operative, reads safety notices and completes written records.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Functional Skills English, the next step if you want to develop your skills further.
  • GCSE English Language, a formal exam qualification recognised by universities and employers.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector, many of which require a functional skills english qualification or GCSE english alternative as an entry condition.
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