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Introduction to English
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Functional Skills qualifications can open the door to a range of work and further education opportunities. Throughout the course you will practise reading a variety of texts and will be shown how to write for everyday situations, such as letters and emails. You will also practise and develop your speaking and listening skills by taking part in short presentations and small group discussions.
The Functional Skills English course involves 3 assessments, one in speaking and listening and one each in reading and writing. All 3 assessments must be completed to achieve the qualification.
By the end of the course students will be able to:
• Demonstrate confidence when speaking with people in different situations.
• Demonstrate sound reading and writing skills.
You will be invited to attend for up to 55 hours, but your teacher will guide you to achieve in a timescale that is right for you
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Open Entry Requirements


To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August 2023 and not be an apprentice. Further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check this at enrolment stage and may contact you for further information or refer you to alternative provision.
No previous experience is required. Basic IT skills are essential for online provision.
We will ask you to enrol on a BKSB assessment session. This will allow us to allocate the most suitable course for your individual level. We will then provide details of all courses available and a learner agreement will be sent to you to confirm you would like to be allocated a place.
You will need to commit to regular attendance and to complete some study in your own time.

Open What Will I Need?


You will need access to a Laptop or Tablet for online courses. Please bring a notepad, pen or pencil and a small folder for handouts and your work. You may wish to use a memory stick.
Some courses will be delivered online. For these, you will need access to the internet and an email account. Your teacher will contact you on a weekly basis through email, Zoom and Moodle and you will have the opportunity to contribute to group discussions across the County. You will be given tasks to complete at each session and instructions and online demonstrations.
If you don’t have access to a computer or prefer face to face learning, we may still be able to support you.

Open Assessment Methods


Your teacher will give verbal and written feedback throughout the course.
You will be required to complete one reading and one writing examination. There is also a speaking and listening assessment which must be completed to achieve the qualification.

Open What Will I Achieve?


An accredited Functional Skills English qualification at an appropriate level.

Open Progression


Other courses related to personal or professional development including GCSEs

Open Is there anything else I need to know?


This is the Initial Assessment that all learners must enrol on in the first instance, prior to becoming Approved Learners.
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14/03/2024
25/07/2024
12:30 PM - 03:30 PM
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Concessions may be available based on income and benefit status
Online Delivery

Helping you financially

  • English, maths and computing courses (up to level 1) are FREE subject to eligibility (adult learners aged 19+ at 31st August 2024)
  • Reduced course fees for non-qualification courses if you receive a qualifying benefit.
  • Qualification courses at Level 2 or below are FREE if your income is below £25,000
  • Discretionary Learner Support funding relating to cover fees, books etc (qualifications only) T&C apply.
  • Pay for your course in instalments via direct debit (over £100), ask for details.
  • 19+ Advanced Learner Loans for Level 3 courses and above – no repayments until you earn over £25,000

If you are unsure on what price you should pay, please contact us on 01609 536066 or email adultlearningservice@northyorks.gov.uk