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AQA Level 2 Functional Skills English

at Ashley High School, Widnes · school or sixth form

Level 2Stepping stonesFunctional Skills1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

This accredited qualification in level 2 Functional English 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

16 -19 year old students should have completed the level 1 qualification or should have achieved a low grade GCSE in English Language

How you are assessed

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

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

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 based
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Start dates

  • 1 October 2026 · Widnes

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