Course overview
Functional Skills are a great way to build confidence, improve skills and give you essential English skills for everyday life and work. We have experienced tutors who can support you no matter what level you are already at. You may be a complete beginner or just want to refresh your memory and gain an up to date, nationally recognised, qualification. We can support you.
On Functional English you can learn to write in different styles using different formats, brush up on your basics (spelling, grammar and punctuation), improve your reading skills and learn how to communicate confidently and effectively, both spoken and written. We provide opportunities to develop employability skills and ensure you feel as confident as you can with your literacy skills.
Course information
You will complete tasks within your classes that will allow your tutor to assess your progress. You will have regular reviews with your tutor to discuss this. When you are confident and ready, you complete a formal examination to gain your qualification.
On completion of the level 2 course you could apply for a vocational course, an Access course, GCSE English or a level 3 English course. The qualification at level 2 is accepted by most employers and education providers.
We ask all learners to complete a short assessment to make sure they are placed on the most appropriate level.
You will work at your own pace towards the goals you set with your tutor, focussing on the areas and skills you feel are most important to you. The programme is tailored to meet your personal and professional needs which will be informed by a diagnostic assessment at the start of your course. We have both daytime and evening classes available to choose from, all of which are timetabled for two-hours per week.
