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Functional Skills English Level 1

at Westmorland and Furness Council, KENDAL · local authority

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2025see the detail

Level 1Stepping stonesFunctional Skills18 weeksPart timeFree

What the college says

This course helps you develop clear reading, writing, speaking and listening skills so you can communicate confidently in everyday situations at home and work.

What you need to get on

We will support you to complete an initial assessment to help you find the right level of study. You may already have a Functional Skills entry level 3 qualification.

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

  • Archive Building Whitehaven and Local Studies Centre

    Scotch Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7NL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 15 September 2026 · Whitehaven

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