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Functional Skills English Entry Level 1

at Westmorland and Furness Council, KENDAL · local authority

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2025see the detail

Entry levelStepping stonesFunctional Skills22 weeksPart timeFree

What the college says

This course helps you build everyday reading, writing, speaking and listening skills so you can handle simple, real-life tasks more confidently.

What you need to get on

Suitable for complete beginners. We will support you to complete an initial assessment to help you find the right level of study.

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

  • Civic Centre (Carlisle)

    Rickergate, Carlisle, CA3 8QG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 6 January 2027 · Carlisle

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