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English - Functional Skills, Level 1 & 2

at Leicestershire County Council, Leicester · local authority

Level 2Stepping stonesFunctional Skills26 weeksPart timeFree

What the college says

The course will help you to develop confidence and skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. The course activities and materials will link to everyday life and work experiences. Entry Level courses are delivered in a classroom over 25 weeks. You will be entered for the assessments when you are ready. Entry Level assessments take place in class time. Level 1 and 2 courses are delivered either in a classroom or online over 26 weeks. The speaking and listening and reading exams take place during the 26 week programme and the writing exam is taken after the final session. All Level 1 and Level 2 learners on classroom and online courses will be required to attend one of our centres to take all exams. Functional Skills English qualifications are recognised by employers and a Level 2 qualification, is an equivalent skill level to GCSE English.

What you need to get on

No formal Entry Requirements are needed for English - Functional Skills, Level 1 & 2

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

  • LOUGHBOROUGH MOIRA CENTRE

    MOIRA STREET, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE11 1AX

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  • HINCKLEY LIBRARY

    LANCASTER ROAD, Hinckley, LE10 0AT

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  • WIGSTON MAGNA LIBRARY

    BULL HEAD STREET, WIGSTON, LE18 1PA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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  • MELTON LIBRARY

    WILTON ROAD, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0UJ

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Start dates

  • 22 September 2026 · LOUGHBOROUGH
  • 23 September 2026 · Hinckley
  • 25 September 2026 · WIGSTON
  • 10 November 2026 · Melton Mowbray

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