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Title: English and Maths
Pathway: Basic Skills in English and Maths
Available Study Options:
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Functional Skills English
We offer Functional Skills English qualifications at Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2. You will study a range of topics to develop your knowledge and skills in Reading, Writing, and Speaking and Listening.
GCSE English Language
Skills areas covered are Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening, and include:
Functional Skills Maths
We offer Functional Skills Maths qualifications at Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2. You will study a range of topics to develop your knowledge and skills in number, shape and space, and data handling.
GCSE Maths
Skills areas covered include:
GCSE courses start in September. Functional Skills courses start in September, November and January.
Please apply online and we will contact you to invite you in to our next screening assessment and enrolment evening.
The screening assessment is designed to give us an indication of your current literacy and numeracy levels, so that we can identify the best qualification route and class for you. The screening assessment/enrolment process can take up to 1.5 hours per subject.
Functional Skills English: City and Guilds
You will complete 3 examinations in Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening. You will be entered for your exams as soon as you are ready to sit them. Some examinations are internally assessed, whereas others will be externally assessed. Results are usually available within 4 weeks of your examination date.
GCSE English Language: AQA 8700
You will complete 2 examinations at the end of your course. Each exam is worth 50% of your overall grade and is externally assessed. Results are published on the third Thursday in August, each year.
Functional Skills Maths: City and Guilds
You will complete an exam. You will be entered for your exams as soon as you are ready to sit them. Some examinations are internally assessed, whereas others will be externally assessed. Results are usually available within 4 weeks of your examination date.
GCSE Maths: Pearson
You will complete 3 exams at the end of your course. Each examination is worth 33% of your overall grade and is externally assessed. Results are published in August.
Functional Skills and GCSE qualifications are designed to help you improve your literacy and numeracy skills.
Achieving these qualifications will increase your confidence and motivation, and the skills you gain will be valuable in the workplace or in any further learning.
Successful completion of Functional Skills or GCSE qualifications can help you to progress onto Further Education courses, Higher Education courses and employment.
Entry Level Courses:
Skills for Life & Work/Preparing for Adulthood
No formal qualifications are required for this course.
These courses are specifically designed for learners with a Special Educational Need (SEND).
Pre Level 1
No formal qualifications are required for this course.
Full Time ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
No formal qualifications are required for this course.
Full Time GCSE Re-sit Study Course Science
GCSE Grade 3 (C) in Maths or English. Below GCSE Grade 3 (C) in BIO,CHM,PHY subjects or not sat GCSE Sciences in the past.
Full Time GCSE Re-Sit Maths and English
GCSE Grade 2 or 3 in Maths and English.
Full Time Level 1 Course
2 GCSE's at grade 2 unless you want to study the courses listed below:
Electrical & Plumbing: Min GCSE grade 3 in maths or Functional Skills 1 in maths
Motor Vehicle: Min GCSE grade 2 in maths
Full Time Level 2 Course
4 GCSE grade 3 including English or maths or a level 1 in Functional Skills English or Maths unless you want to study the courses below:
Motor Vehicle : GCSE grade 3 in maths or Functional Skills Level 1 in maths & Level 1 in Motor Vehicle.
Min GCSE grade 4 or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English Required for:
Accounting, Plumbing & Electrical
Full time Level 3 Course
4 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English AND Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English AND Maths will be accepted).
NOTE: If you want to study Applied Science you must have 4 and above in GCSE Biology, Chemistry & Physics.
Vocational Level 2 in the subject area you wish to study plus Grade 4-9 GCSE English or Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths will be accepted).
*A Vocational Level 2 is required for the following courses:
Accounting
All Construction Subjects
Hair & Beauty Subjects
Applied Science
T Level Foundation (Level 2)
4 GCSE Grade 3 including English and Math's (or Functional Skills Level 1 in English and Math's)
T Levels
5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English and Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths will be accepted).
*Health & Healthcare Science T Level requires GCSE Grade 4 in BIO, CHEM, PHY OR if double all 4's required.
You can apply for this programme via the Apply Now button, at the top.
If this course area is available as an apprenticeship, this will show under 'Study Option' on the right-hand side, just below the Apply Now button. You can view all of our apprenticeship vacanices and subjects by clicking the 'Apprenticeships' in the top menu.
If you are aged between 16 and 18 when you start your course and are taking a course leading to a qualification, the tuition and exam fees are free. However, there may be some additional costs for optional trips, recommended text books and professional start up kits. We have a bursary scheme to assist with these costs.
It is important that you come along and speak to one of our staff about your choice/s.
Once we receive your application, you will be invited in to speak to a tutor or a member of the Apprenticeship team to discuss your application.
This will provide you with the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course/Apprenticeship and to see our facilities.
