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Step Across from ESOL to Functional Skills English - Scarborough Town Hall
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Is English your additional or second Language? Have you already gained ESOL qualifications up to entry level 3? Do you want to build your confidence and gain a Functional Skills English qualification as a native speaker rather than as a foreign language? Functional Skills English courses can open the door to a range of work and further education opportunities?
Our Step Across to Functional Skills English courses will help you to improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, grow your vocabulary and refresh your knowledge of grammar. With a focus on writing, this course enables you to progress to English qualifications with the knowledge and skills of a native speaker.
You will learn with others, in small groups and will gain the communication and writing skills needed for everyday life or work. Our supportive teachers will tailor your learning to meet your individual needs.
By the end of the course students will be able to:
• Demonstrate confidence in speaking, grammar and writing.

• Demonstrate the sound writing skills needed to achieve a qualification.

• Achieve a Functional Skills English qualification at a suitable level

You will be invited to attend for up to 68 hours, but your teacher will guide you to achieve in a timescale that is right for you.

Open Entry Requirements


This course is for anyone who was aged 19 or over on 31.8.25

You will need to provide ID (such as a passport or BNO visa) a National Insurance number and we will need to ask you about your residency in the UK.
No previous experience is required. Basic IT skills are essential if you plan to study online.

We will ask you to undertake an initial assessment to ensure that work to an appropriate level

You will need to commit to regular attendance and to complete some study in your own time.

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Classroom
For classroom provision, please have a notepad, pen or pencil and a small folder for handouts and your work.

Online Offer
You will need access to a Laptop or Tablet if you plan to study online. Please be aware that smart phone access is not advised. You will need access to the internet and an email account. For online study, you will attend an online class with a teacher who will contact you on a weekly basis through Teams and email. You will be given tasks to complete at each session, instructions and online demonstrations
If you don’t have access to a computer, we may still be able to support you. Ask for an appointment with a member of staff to discuss our other options.

Open Assessment Methods


You will complete assessments and activities throughout the course to measure your learning. Your teacher will give you verbal and written feedback

You can discuss qualification choices with your teacher. If you don’t like exams, we can help you to build up a portfolio of work which will help you to gain you a recognised qualification.

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A City & Guilds Functional Skills English qualification at an appropriate level.

Throughout your time learning with us, you will also have developed a whole range of skills that can be transferred from your course to a working environment, your home life or your own personal development.
Skills such as time management, organisation, research skills, networking and presenting ideas are all part of your learning journey along with decision making, problem solving and overcoming obstacles. All these skills will help you to become a confident, self-motivated person and will assist you on your chosen pathway.

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Other courses related to personal or professional development. This could be the next level of English, maths, IT courses or vocational courses.

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120411TL
08/05/2026
17/07/2026
09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday
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Concessions may be available based on income and benefit status
Scarborough Town Hall

Helping you financially

  • English, maths and computing courses (up to level 1) are FREE subject to eligibility (adult learners aged 19+ at 31st August 2025)
  • 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 £25,750
  • 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