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Level 1 Functional Skills in English

at Pebble Brook School, Aylesbury · school or sixth form

Level 1Stepping stonesFunctional Skills2 yearsFlexibleFree

What the college says

Level 1 Functional Skills in English; it helps learners gain the most out of, education, work and everyday life. There's a strong focus on explanation and problem-solving. This problem solving approach can be used in work, life and further learning. Learners complete three components- Speaking, listening and communication, Reading and Writing. For the writing component learners are awarded marks for spelling and grammar. They need to pass all three components to achieve Functional Skills at Level 1. Those who take this programme of study should by the end of it be able to confidently participate in discussions/ exchanges about unfamiliar topics in formal and informal discussions and exchanges, present points of view clearly using appropriate language. Read and understand text in detail, be able to use information found in text. Writing element - Can write a range of texts to communicate information, ideas, and opinions using appropriate styles for the audience. Use correct grammar, including consistent, correct use of tenses. These are just a few of the reading, writing, speaking and communications skills learners cover on this programme of study. Those learners who successfully master the skills required at this level, have the opportunity to progress on to Level 2.

What you need to get on

Functional Skills English at Entry Level 3

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

  • Pebble Brook School

    Churchill Avenue, Aylesbury, HP21 8LZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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