Functional Skills English Level 1 (BAR24S011)
English
Enrol for this offering today by using the button below
Mode of attendance: In-person
Start date: Monday, 24 February 2025
End date: Monday, 21 July 2025
Number of weeks: 18
Time: 09:15 - 12:15
Tutor: Sam Smith
Venue: Barrow Library
Venue address: Ramsden Square, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. LA14 1LL
Free Course
About the course:
As well as being a crucial step towards achieving Level Two in Functional Skills English, which is widely recognised and valued by employers, this is a very useful qualification in its own right. You will be helped to develop a range of formal and informal writing skills, including how to write letters, emails, reviews and blogs, whilst improving your use of grammar and punctuation. You will learn some useful spelling strategies and develop your vocabulary, as well as build a range of skills in reading, speaking and listening.
How will the course be delivered?
You will work with a tutor and a group of other learners. There will be whole class, group work and individual learning activities over 55 guided learning hours. Homework forms an integral part of this course: usually 1-2 hours per week, which will need to be submitted regularly to the tutor. For online delivery, you will need to have access to a stable internet connection, as well as a suitable device, e.g. a laptop/computer/tablet. Unfortunately, a mobile phone is not suitable. We may be able to assist with loan of a laptop - please enquire. Your local library may offer internet access. A quiet, uninterrupted time-slot for course attendance is highly desirable, and regular attendance is essential.
What do I need to bring?
Pen, notebook and folder. Internet access is an advantage, as the course includes access to a range of free, digital home-learning opportunities, tailored to your individual needs.
What are the entry requirements?
Ideally, you will have achieved Functional Skills English Entry Level Three. You will be supported to complete an initial assessment. This will guide the decision on whether this is the right course for you at this time, or whether you require support to develop your skills further to enable you to undertake this course successfully.
What can I do next?
Functional Skills Level 2 English; Introduction to Creative Writing; other programmes of study from our offer.
How well am I doing?
You will receive regular written and verbal feedback from the tutor and will be given an individual progress record which will be regularly reviewed. You will be supported to set and monitor your own targets. Exams for the components of reading and writing will be scheduled. These are set by the awarding body and are externally marked. The Speaking and Listening assessment is marked by the tutor and externally verified. All components are graded pass or fail and all three must be passed to achieve the qualification.
Additional transferable skills:
Cultural Understanding, Digital, Empathy, Independent study, Organisation, Perseverance, Presentation, Recall, Research, Resilience, Self-confidence, Self-reflection, Supporting others’ learning, Teamwork, Time-management
Enquiries
Centre: Barrow Adult Learning
Contact number: 01229 407630 | 07867 182841
Email address: barrowadultlearning@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk