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Functional Skills English

at Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, Oldbury · local authority

Level 1Stepping stonesFunctional Skills24 weeksPart timeFree

What the college says

This learning pathway is designed to develop your English skills in reading, writing and speaking and listening, which will enable you to support your children and to develop your own skills enabling you to progress onto a further qualification or in the workplace. Classes are taught for 2.5 hours, once a week.

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

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

  • RON DAVIS CENTRE

    RON DAVIS CENTRE BALLOTT STREET, SMETHWICK, B66 3HH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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  • TIPTON COLLEGE

    TIPTON COLLEGE ALEXANDRA ROAD, TIPTON, DY4 7NR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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  • HATELEY HEATH FETC

    HATELEY HEATH FETC HUNTINGDON ROAD, WEST BROMWICH, B71 2RP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 21 September 2026 · SMETHWICK
  • 21 September 2026 · TIPTON
  • 21 September 2026 · SMETHWICK
  • 22 September 2026 · SMETHWICK
  • 22 September 2026 · TIPTON
  • 23 September 2026 · WEST BROMWICH

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