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English - Functional Skills

at Adult Community Learning Service, Ryde · local authority

Level 2Stepping stonesFunctional Skills56 hoursPart time

What the college says

Entry Level to Level 2 Functional Skills English qualification to develop new skills and cover everything from the very basics to more advanced. Functional Skills English includes reading, writing and speaking and listening. What are Functional Skills - Maths and English? Functional Skills are a range of essential subjects that are used to handle problems and questions commonly encountered in daily life. It includes maths, english and ICT and ranges from entry level learners, people with learning difficulties and disabilities to level 2 qualifications. Functional Skills courses are an opportunity to check on your current skills and to carry out a brush up if you need to. Some of us may already have level 2 qualifications (O levels, GCSEs at level C and above)and may be a bit rusty. Support is available with Literacy (reading and writing) and Numeracy (maths). The details on this site are here to give you information and to encourage you to update your skills. WHERE DO I GO FOR SUPPORT? The Adult Community Learning Service has a team of experienced tutors who can provide full support to help you gain a qualification. We have classes in towns right across the Island. Telephone 817280 to discuss your English or Maths needs.

What you need to get on

The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.

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

  • The Learning Centre, Ryde

    The Learning Centre Westridge, Brading Road, Ryde, PO33 1QS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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