Functional Skills Qualification in English
at Haywood Academy, Stoke-On-Trent · school or sixth form
What the college says
Anyone who wants to develop their reading, writing and speaking & listening skills further. The course builds skills and confidence in English, whether as a stepping stone to other qualifications or for the work-place.
What you need to get on
There are no formal entry requirements for Functional Skills English Level 2, though having achieved Functional Skills Level 1 or having a basic understanding of reading, writing and speaking in English are useful. For anyone yet to gain a strong pass in English Language – Grade 2 or below at GCSE –this course offers learning that can be put to practical use.
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
Burslem School of Art
Queen Street Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 3EJ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Stoke-on-Trent
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