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Functional Skills English
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The Functional Skills qualifications are based around skills needed for everyday life.
On this course, you will develop your practical English skills, whilst also gaining a nationally recognised qualification.
This course will help you to improve your reading, writing and verbal communication skills in real-life contexts.
You will develop skills and knowledge enabling you to:
Improve your spelling
Develop your communication skills and confidence
Read and understand a range of texts
Develop your skills to create texts such as notes, letters, emails, blogs, reports and leaflets
Improve your grammar and punctuation.
Depending on your previous experience and knowledge you will begin your studies at either Entry Level 3, Level 1 or Level 2.
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Course Address:
Northern College
Wentworth Castle, Stainborough, Barnsley, S75 3ET - Click here for travel & directions
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Additional Location Information:
There is a subsidised minibus, and public transport nearby.
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Course Eligibility:
If you have previously studied Functional Skills and completed Entry Level 3 you will automatically move onto Level 1
Or if you have completed Functional Skills level 1 you will automatically move onto Level 2
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Days & Dates:
Monday: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Tuesday: 9.30am - 4.30pm
13th April 2026 to 2nd June 2026 -
Availability:
Spaces Available -
Enrolment:
Open -
Cost:
Free -
Course Duration:
2 classes per week for 7 weeks
Additional information
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Accessible:
Yes -
Free parking, Subsidised bus service from Barnsley Interchange, Residential option for eligible students, Meals provided whilst onsite
Contact the provider about this course
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Course Address:
Northern College
Wentworth Castle, Stainborough, Barnsley, S75 3ET
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Contact: Sean Ibrahim
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Email: sibrahim@northern.ac.uk
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Phone: 07967 009749
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Website: www.northern.ac.uk (will open in a new window)
