Level 1 Stepping Stones English Course in Radstock – Bath College Somer Valley Campus
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in English, whatever you earn. If you already have one, fees apply. Contact Bath College for more info.
Level 1 English (Stepping Stones to Functional Skills) Course in Radstock. Classes run at Bath College Somer Valley Campus during the day, part-time, making it manageable alongside other commitments. The course builds your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at Level 1, working toward the recognised Functional Skills standard. It typically takes one year to complete. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Please contact us or visit our website to find out more.
What you will learn
You'll develop your reading skills, including understanding and responding to different types of text.
You'll practise writing clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
You'll build your speaking and listening skills in everyday and work-related situations.
You'll learn to use grammar, punctuation, and spelling more confidently in your writing.
You'll work with texts that reflect real-life contexts, such as forms, letters, and information materials.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Bath College Somer Valley Campus. Learning is delivered face-to-face, with activities covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Assessment is ongoing and task-based, reflecting the Stepping Stones approach, which uses staged tasks to build toward the Functional Skills Level 1 standard. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bath College Somer Valley Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is essential
Receptionist: reading, writing, and communication skills used daily
Care assistant: documentation and communication are core to the role
Retail assistant: reading instructions, writing notes, and serving customers
Warehouse operative: reading safety signs, forms, and delivery notes
School support assistant: literacy skills support classroom and admin work
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 1 (full qualification): the natural next step if you want the complete Level 1 qualification recognised by employers.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the GCSE-equivalent English qualification. Many employers and training providers ask for Level 2 as a minimum.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in areas such as health and social care, business, or childcare often require or benefit from a Level 2 English qualification alongside them.
