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English - Functional Skills - Thetford

at West Suffolk College, Bury St. Edmunds · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessOutstanding2024see the detail

Entry levelStepping stonesFunctional Skills1 yearPart time

What the college says

The Adult Maths and English department with Eastern Education Group offers a range of high-quality teaching options to suit all expectations and lifestyles:Daytime and Evening ClassesWe offer classes to suit those who prefer to study in-class on a weekly basis. These classes run for 16 weeks (term-time only) and each class is 3 hours in duration (with the examinations taking place at the end of the course).Fully Online ClassesThe fully online course is designed for students wishing to achieve a functional skills qualification without the requirement of attending a face-to-face class. These courses run for 12 weeks and can be studied from the comfort of your own home, however, will require you to have access to, and the ability to use a digital device such as a computer, laptop. or tablet with access to the Microsoft Teams application via the internet (the examinations will take place at your nearest Eastern Education Group Personal and Professional Learning Centre). Click the link above and select Functional Skills English Online to find out more.

What you need to get on

There are no formal requirements, but the results of initial assessments will be taken into account when deciding on the qualification and level for which you will be entered.If you are applying for an online class, you must already have a Level 1 or your initial assessment should indicate that you are L1 or above. You must also have a laptop or desktop with a camera and microphone to be able to join the online class.

How you are assessed

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

What this level means

A supported starting point if exams have not gone well yet.

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

  • Thetford Learning Centre

    CHARLES BURRELL CENTRE STANIFORTH ROAD, THETFORD, IP24 3LH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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