Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 1)

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A supported starting point if exams have not gone well yet. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

33 providers teach this exact qualification.

Yorkshire and The Humber9

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Barnsley · 36 weeks
They ask for: An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.
Their versionFree
City of York Council
York · 33 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Community Training Services Limited
Sheffield · 100 hours
They ask for: ***RECRUITING NOW for 2026/2027*** - Are you aged 16-19? Or 19-24 with an Education, Health Care Plan, have evidence that you legally reside in the UK, are you
Their versionFree
Community Training Services Limited
Sheffield · 100 hours
They ask for: ***RECRUITING NOW for 2026/2027*** - Are you aged 16-19? Or 19-24 with an Education, Health Care Plan, have evidence that you legally reside in the UK, are you
Their versionFree
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Beverley · 45 weeks
They ask for: Suitable for those who do not already have a English qualification at Level 2 (GCSE grade C / Level 4) or above.
Their versionFree
Morthyng Vocational College
Rotherham · 75 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
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North Yorkshire Council
Northallerton · 18 weeks
They ask for: To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibi
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Rnn Group
Rotherham · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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Tec Partnership
Grimsby · 207 days
They ask for: https://grimsby.ac.uk/adults/
Their versionFree

Coventry City Council
Coventry · 85 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Dudley · 78 hours
They ask for: No. Before joining a course, all learners will have an initial assessment to ensure that you are on the correct level course.
Their versionFree
Herefordshire, Ludlow, and North Shropshire College
Hereford · 9 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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Nova Training
Willenhall · 13 weeks
They ask for: Must be aged 16 to 18
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Queen Alexandra College
1 year
They ask for: High Needs Students with EHC Plan and referral through Local Authority OR apply directly to College to apply for initial assessment. This will form part of a wi
Their versionFree
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Oldbury · 24 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Stoke-On-Trent City Council
Stoke-On-Trent · 55 hours
They ask for: 19+ You will be required to complete an assessment to determine what level you need to study.
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Telford College
Telford · 1 year
They ask for: No formal entry requirements, just a willingness to learn.
Their versionFree

Communicators Training Associates Limited
Newton Aycliffe · 3 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough · 1 week
They ask for: There are no entry requirements, students will be assessed at induction.
Their version£375
Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College
Guisborough · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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Global Skills Training Ltd
Acton · 55 hours
They ask for: Proof of id, proof of residence, proof of address, proof of employment, if self-employed then a completed yearly tax return form, proof of unemployment, basic u
Their versionFree
Harrow LEA
Harrow · 18 weeks
They ask for: Initial assessment of Eglish, Maths and ICT requide. London residency and have the right to work and residency in the UK.
Their versionFree
MI ComputSolutions Training Centre
55 hours
They ask for: There are no formal entry requirements that you will need prior to taking this. You will need to complete an English initial assessment and an English diagnosti
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Itchen College
Southampton · 1 year
They ask for: See Website
Their versionFree
Itchen College
Southampton · 1 year
They ask for: See Website
Their versionFree
Sparsholt College
Winchester · 66 hours
They ask for: See website.
Their version£699

Landmarks
Sheffield · 1 year
They ask for: For any learner who has not already achieved this qualification and is working at Entry Level 1 or above and is aged 14 plus.
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Qdos Training Limited
Mansfield · 2 months
They ask for: There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification.
Their versionFree
Workpays
Derby · 55 hours
They ask for: You do not currently hold any English qualifications and have a desire to achieve a recognised qualification.
Their versionFree

Cheshire East Council
Crewe · 38 weeks
They ask for: There are no formal entry requirements to access this course. All prospective learners will need to complete an initial assessment. The assessment will give us
Their versionFree
Greenbank College
Liverpool · 1 year
They ask for: To start the course you need to show at Initial assessment that this is a suitable level for your current skills.
Their versionFree

Cornwall Adult Education Service
Bodmin · 22 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Skills & Learning Bournemouth, Dorset & Poole
Poole · 34 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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