Ref:
603/5056/8
Sector:
Preparation for Life and Work
Features:
Teaching materials available Functional skills
Registration & certification fee:
£18.50
Level:
Entry Level 2
Minimum entry age:
Pre-16
GLH:
55
TQT:
61
Following your feedback and a thorough review of our English and maths qualifications, we’ve made changes to our assessments, resources and practice papers. We’ve focused on three key areas: accessibility, clarity and support.
About this qualification:
The purpose of Functional Skills English Entry Level qualifications are to demonstrate the ability at an appropriate level to read, write, speak, listen and communicate in English, and to apply this knowledge and these skills in familiar situations.
Who is it suitable for?
Functional Skills qualifications in English at Entry Level are ideal for learners wishing to develop practical, transferable skills in English in order to work confidently, effectively and independently in life. It is suitable for a wide range of individuals and is fundamental to the successful completion of various wider qualifications and frameworks, such as Foundation Learning.
Entry requirements
There are no pre-entry requirements for this qualification and no minimum age requirement has been set for registration.
Qualification structure:
These qualifications are assessed via 3 controlled assessments which cover:
• Reading
• Writing
• Speaking, Listening and Communicating
Useful Links
Regulations for the Conduct of Controlled Assessment
Qualification Specific Instructions for Delivery (QSID)
Reasonable Adjustments and Special Considerations Policy
Contextualised Assessment Request Form
Diagnostic and Assessment Tools
Department for Education Subject Content for English
NCFE has password protected the latest paper-based controlled assessment Sample Assessment Materials and Mark Scheme. You are now able to use these as current and valid mock assessments. To access the documents, you will need to log in.
An exemplary scheme of work that includes detailed session plans covering the full Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English curriculum.
Free
A comprehensive suite of resources including PowerPoint sessions with class activities and embedded videos, some with AI-powered presenters; learner workbooks support learning for sessions, and end-of-topic project workbooks consolidate that learning.
£150.00
Speaking, Listening and Communicating
Reading
Writing
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