Functional Skills qualifications teach post-16 and adult learners in England how to apply practical Maths and English skills to real-life and vocational contexts.
This guidance sets out the purpose, learning aims and outcomes, and scope of study for English Functional Skills qualifications at Entry Levels 1, 2 and 3. It also provides examples of texts, spelling, punctuation and grammar, and writing composition for each level.
We have developed the specification in consultation with practising Functional Skills teachers, to ensure it meets the needs of learners and teachers and provides high quality assessment and good provision for English. It offers excellent preparation for employment and further education, equipping learners with the life-skills they need to succeed.
The BBC Bitesize website offers online resources to support GCSE and functional skills maths and English learners. Resources include guides to support functional skills in maths and English at Level 1 and Level 2 across a range of vocational contexts including: Catering Childcare Construction Engineering Hair and beauty Health and social care Retail Sport and leisure The GCSE maths and English ...
A reading comprehension and vocabulary activity suitable for both ESOL and Literacy / Functional Skills. The activities are based on a BBC News article about John Cronin’s online business, John’s Crazy Socks.
The following resources have been developed for teachers and students to help with entry level 3 and progression onto functional skills level 1. From revision notes, to practice exercises, the following materials should help students to develop their spelling, punctuation and grammar skills as well as wider areas of the curriculum that enable them to progress to level 1.
Functional Skills English (Levels 1 and 2) Learn the basics learning resources for adults, children, parents and teachers.
Downloadable worksheets and lesson ideas to support various BBC Learning English audio series including Entertainment, London Life, and People and Places
Functional Skills How to write clear and interesting sentences Part of English (Levels 1 and 2) Learn the basics
This is a dedicated page for functional skills English level 2 revision materials, including functional skills reading level 2 resources, practice tests, worksheets, and other exercises, all designed to help you excel in your level 2 English exam. We even have a functional skills English 'writing a report' task to help you prepare for your exam.
New interactive resources to support functional skills maths and English are now available on the BBC Bitesize website The resources comprise learner guides, made up of video and short interactive activities to help learners check their understanding.
Learn how to achieve Level 1 or Level 2 English Functional Skills qualifications for Apprenticeships with Training 2000. Find useful resources, practice papers, FAQs and testimonials.
A handout for L1 Functional English learners with exam tips and help for reading and writing. It covers the key areas of SPaG, composition and exam technique for the reformed FS content.
Access Functional skills English Level 1 revision, worksheets and practice questions via this dedicated page. Revising for your English level 1 exam is important, to ensure that you pass first time. Use the English functional skills level 1 online resources to prepare for your exam!
Functional English resources for tutors & students including reading, writing and speaking & Listening. Contains guides, workbooks & activities.
Functional Skills English (Levels 1 and 2) Construction learning resources for adults, children, parents and teachers.
The Bitesize Functional Skills beta will allow us to better understand the needs of students across the UK as we develop our content.
Functional skills have become an essential requirement for apprenticeships, entry level jobs, and universities. But what are functional skills, and what different levels are there? In secondary schools, some key subjects that are compulsory for you to study include English, Maths, and ICT.
Assessments AQA Level 1 and 2 Functional Skills in English are modular. Learners can sit all three assessments in their chosen level in different series, but they must pass all three to gain the qualification.