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Morpeth   COLLINGWOOD SCHOOL & MEDIA ARTS COLLEGE

This course is for anyone who would like to improve their reading, writing and speaking skills, perhaps to get a job or begin a course or training. It will help you to communicate well in everyday si...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 12 Months, full-time (daytime)

Lancashire   BURY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

"This is a course for those learners who have sensory, physical or cognitive impairments, neuro-divergent or with mental health conditions. A pre course interview is required, please contact us ...

  • Start date: 14th January 2026
  • Course type: Essential Skills
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  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 11 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

Lancashire   BURY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

"This is a course for those learners who have sensory, physical or cognitive impairments, neuro-divergent or with mental health conditions. A pre course interview is required, please contact us ...

  • Start date: 22nd April 2026
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 11 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

Nottingham   CARLTON DIGBY SCHOOL

This course is designed to improve learners functional English skills. It focus on transferable skills that pupils will need to be able to access the community and college. The course is personalised ...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 2 Years, full-time (daytime)

Birmingham   MERSTONE SCHOOL

Pupils enrolled at Merstone School in our 14-19 department

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 1 Years, part-time (daytime)

Aylesbury   PEBBLE BROOK SCHOOL

Learners develop practical skills in English; it helps learners gain the most out of, education, work and everyday life. There's a strong focus on explanation and problem-solving. This problem sol...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 2 Years, flexible (daytime)

Aylesbury   PEBBLE BROOK SCHOOL

Functional Skills at Entry 2: Learners develop practical skills in English; it helps learners gain the most out of, education, work and everyday life. There's a strong focus on explanation and pro...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 2 Years, flexible (daytime)

Plymouth   ACHIEVEMENT TRAINING LIMITED

This qualification is designed for learners who want to improve their everyday English abilities inpreparation for life and work.

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Free if you are unemployed and in receipt of ESA Free for all 16-18 year olds Free if you are Aged 19 to 23 Free if you work but earn less than 18,525.00 If you want to check you are able to access this course for free call for a chat
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 12 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

Manchester   MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 38 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

Rotherham   RNN GROUP

The course is designed for entrants to roles in which they want to develop their skills, progression and/or career opportunities. Please see the RNN Group course website for further information and advice.

  • Start date: 1st September 2026
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Fees are subject to age and personal circumstances, please contact the college for further information.
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 1 Years, full-time (daytime)

Grantham   GRANTHAM COLLEGE

Suitable for adults & young people looking to gain a recognised qualification. Functional skills English provides an individual with essential knowledge, skills & understanding that will enabl...

  • Start date: 19th March 2025
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Fees are inclusive of tuition and registration where applicable. Fee remission may be available in accordance with current funding rules.
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 32 Weeks, part-time (evening)

Grantham   GRANTHAM COLLEGE

Suitable for adults & young people looking to gain a recognised qualification. Functional skills English provides an individual with essential knowledge, skills & understanding that will enabl...

  • Start date: 25th September 2024
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Fees are inclusive of tuition and registration where applicable. Fee remission may be available in accordance with current funding rules.
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 32 Weeks, part-time (evening)

Barking   BARKING AND DAGENHAM COLLEGE

Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £362.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 54 Hours, part-time (daytime)

Manchester   MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 38 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

Grantham   GRANTHAM COLLEGE

Suitable for adults & young people looking to gain a recognised qualification. Functional skills English provides an individual with essential knowledge, skills & understanding that will enabl...

  • Start date: 19th March 2025
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Fees are inclusive of tuition and registration where applicable. Fee remission may be available in accordance with current funding rules.
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 32 Weeks, part-time (evening)

Rotherham   RNN GROUP

The course is designed for entrants to roles in which they want to develop their skills, progression and/or career opportunities. Please see the RNN Group course website for further information and advice.

  • Start date: 1st September 2026
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Fees are subject to age and personal circumstances, please contact the college for further information.
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 1 Years, full-time (daytime)

London   LEWISHAM LONDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

You will need to have reading and writing skills at Entry 2 - priority will be given to learners who have successfully completed the Entry Level 3 introduction course.

  • Start date: 7th January 2026
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 22 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

Dagenham   BARKING AND DAGENHAM COLLEGE

Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £362.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 32 Hours, part-time (daytime)

Manchester   MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

Refer to the website for course information.

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Contact centre for fee information
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 38 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

Grantham   GRANTHAM COLLEGE

Suitable for adults & young people looking to gain a recognised qualification. Functional skills English provides an individual with essential knowledge, skills & understanding that will enabl...

  • Start date: 19th March 2025
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Fees are inclusive of tuition and registration where applicable. Fee remission may be available in accordance with current funding rules.
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 32 Weeks, part-time (evening)