Maths & English

This programme is specifically designed for learners who would like towards a Functional Skills English specification through classroom-based learning, delivered by a specialist tutor.

The importance of reading and spelling correctly

Understanding the purpose of text

Selecting relevant information from a variety of texts

Preparation of Introduction to speaking, listening and communication

Speaking and Listening Assessment – Mandatory requirement to successfully achieve the level of English learner is enrolled onto

How writers communicate meaning

Writers use of language

Planning and organising your writing

Responding to texts

Revision of all topics and exam practice

Functional Skills Level 1 or Level 2 in English

This is a face-to-face model of delivery and learning will take place through classroom taught content and independent study.

3 x external exams

1 x Speaking & Listening presentation in a small group assessed by English tutor

1 x reading exam

1 x writing exam

None

Learner can progress onto the next level of Functional Skills English if required. Functional Skills English is a steppingstone within Further Education or onto Higher Education and career progression/career change.  Employment opportunities are increased.

The programme is specifically designed for self-motivated learners who would like to work through the GCSE English specification through a condensed, fast paced curriculum delivered by a specialist tutor face-to-face.  This is an intensive programme and learners must be committed and focussed.

The two English Language exams will be split into a reading section and a writing section. Learners’ will focus on texts from the 19th, 20th and 21st century and will be required to read and respond to unknown texts confidently and quickly, displaying their skills of deduction and inference.  Learners’ will need to be required to explain their thoughts and ideas accurately under timed conditions.

The writing sections may ask learners to write pieces linked to the texts they have been given, for example a descriptive narrative for one paper and presentation of a viewpoint for the second.

GCSE English

You will learn face-to-face in the classroom with a specialised tutor of English.  You will also be required to complete work in between lessons to consolidate knowledge and practice reading and writing skills.

2 x external exams

1 Reading exam

2 Writing exam

None

GCSE English is a steppingstone to Higher Education and career progression/career change.  Employment opportunities are increased.

The course assesses learners’ abilities to understand the application of mathematical topics against learning outcomes and assessment objectives as required by the GCSE Maths specification.

Taught on campus from September 2022

Grade D/3 or above.

You will learn face to face in the classroom with a specialised tutor of Mathematics.  You will also be required to complete work in between lessons to consolidate knowledge of topics.