AQA Level 1 Functional Skills English
at Ashley High School, Widnes · school or sixth form
What the college says
This level 1 accredited qualification in functional literacy and communication skills gives students practical skills for the modern world and helps them get the most from life, learning and work. It aims to ensure students have good communication skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening and assesses whether students can use these skills in everyday situations.
What you need to get on
Since this is a GCSE equivalent qualification, 16 - 19 year old students should be operating at old National Curriculum level 3/4
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?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Ashley School 6th Form
Ashley School Cawfield Avenue, Widnes, WA8 7HG
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 1 October 2026 · Widnes
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
- Their version
Collingwood School & Media Arts College
Morpeth · North East · 12 months
- Their version
St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council
St. Helens · North West · 26 weeks