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19+ Level 1 Functional Skills English

at Runshaw College, Leyland · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2025see the detail

Level 1Stepping stonesFunctional Skills17 weeksPart time£724

What the college says

Adults 19+. Functional Skills English aims to develop your current literacy skills to help you to succeed in everyday work and social situations, as well as to qualify for further study. You will cover communication skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. The awarding body for the course is City & Guilds. The course covers strategies for reading, spelling and other aspects of writing, including punctuation and producing different types of text such as letters and instructions. The course will also develop your confidence in speaking and listening, with task-based activities which allow you to practice these in everyday scenarios. You will work individually, in pairs and small Groups, and as a whole class, and your progress will be regularly reviewed by your tutor. In addition to the time in class, you will need to do around three hours of directed study per week in your own time.

What you need to get on

Before you enrol you will complete a short skills check to make sure you are matched onto the right level of course. This will also help you identify which skills you need to improve, to have clear goals, and to be able to work independently with the resources provided.

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

The provider describes this as being for learners aged 19 and over.

Where it runs

  • Runshaw College

    Langdale Road, Leyland, PR25 3DQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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