English Functional Skills – Stepping Stones to Entry 2 Certificate
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* Fee remission may be available for this course, visit Fees and Funding for further information
Completed ESOL but not quite ready for Functional Skills? This course helps bridge the gap and build confidence for your next step.
This course is designed to support learners who have English as an additional language and are preparing to progress onto Functional Skills English. It provides a practical and supportive learning environment to help you develop confidence in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
You will work on real-life topics and activities linked to everyday situations and workplace contexts, helping you apply your English skills in meaningful ways. Learning is flexible and paced to suit your individual needs, with regular opportunities to practise and improve.
The qualification acts as a stepping stone towards Functional Skills English and supports progression into further study, training or employment.
What you’ll cover:
- Developing reading skills for everyday and workplace contexts
- Writing clearly for practical purposes
- Improving speaking and listening skills
- Building confidence through real-life topics and activities
- Developing transferable communication skills
- Preparing for progression to Functional Skills English
This course requires commitment for the full duration of the programme. You will be expected to complete homework and independent study tasks outside of classroom sessions to support your learning and progression.
Supervised assessment is required to achieve the qualification.
Entry Requirements
Before starting the course, you will complete an initial assessment in English. This helps determine your current level in reading, writing, speaking and listening and ensures the course is right for you.
Information
You are advised to bring:
- A notebook and pen
Further Study
On successful completion of this course, you may progress to:
- Functional Skills English (Entry Level 3 or Level 1)
- Further education or training courses
Part-time courses are term-time only.
See our term dates for further information.
Did you know that some of our courses are free if you earn less than £26,800* living in West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire & Lancashire?
*Pending Funding Guidance
Distance Learning call 01756 693 800 or email distancelearning@craven-college.ac.uk
Courses in the community call 01756 693 800 or email communitylearning@craven-college.ac.uk
All other Part-time courses call 01756 693 309 or email parttime@craven-college.ac.uk
