Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
Pass
This English qualification has been updated to improve usability and streamline delivery for Centres. The qualification now has its own dedicated specification, making it easier to navigate and access key information.
To be awarded this qualification learners must meet the rule of combination by successfully achieving 18 credits. A minimum of 12 credits must come from Level 1 units within Group O1 and the remaining credits can be achieved from either Group O1 or Group O2. Learners cannot include more than one unit with the same or similar title.
Learners must achieve a minimum of 12 credits from this group.
Learners may achieve up to 6 credits from this group.
The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with the essential English skills needed to support effective communication in everyday and work-related contexts. It supports learners to develop accuracy, clarity, and understanding in English communication, across reading, writing, and speaking and listening, in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.
The aims and objectives of the qualification are to enable learners to develop confidence and competence in the application of essential English reading, writing and speaking and listening skills, supporting progression to higher-level study, training or employment.
The objectives of this qualification are to enable learners to:
• identify and understand key information presented in a range of different sources
• produce clear, structured writing that is appropriate for purpose and audience
• use grammar, punctuation and spelling with increasing accuracy, including unfamiliar words
• communicate effectively in discussions, including expressing feelings and opinions clearly and concisely
• contribute relevant information, respond appropriately to others and ask relevant questions
This qualification is part of a suite of English qualifications it allows learners to progress through a framework of English units and qualifications from Entry 1 to Level 2.
Learners can progress:
• towards a GCSE in English
• towards a Level 2 Functional Skills qualification in English
• to further study including to a Gateway Qualifications vocational qualification
• to an Apprenticeship programme
This qualification is designed to help learners to develop the English language skills needed in a wide range of job roles.
Learners can progress:
• towards a GCSE in English
• towards a Level 2 Functional Skills qualification in English
• to further study including to a Gateway Qualifications vocational qualification
• to an Apprenticeship programme
There are now two main sources for funding information, a straightforward ESFA Qualification Search and the more detailed Find a Learning Aim website.
The new Find a learning aim (FALA) service provides a search tool that you can use to check the funding status of any qualification, framework, unit, standard or T Level:
View this qualification on the ESFA’s Find a learning aim website
The Education and Skills Funding Agency search provides funding information on qualifications. It does not provide funding information for units, non-regulated activity and work placements, for this information please use Find a learning aim (FALA).
View this qualification on the ESFA Qualification Funding Search
If you’re not sure how to use the new find a learning aim website, we’ve created a handy walkthrough to help you:
How to Use: Find a learning Aim
For Adults
The Adult Education Budget states that they will fully fund :
The following qualifications are eligible as they are included in the English and maths legal entitlement offer:
Local flexibilities
Other qualifications within the suite may be eligible for funding through local flexibilities.
For Young People
Students must study maths and/or English as part of their study programme. To meet the condition of funding, a student has to study an approved qualification. These are GCSEs and certain other qualifications, known as ‘stepping stone’ qualifications. Please refer to the 16-19 maths and English condition of funding for further information.
The following qualifications meet the 16-19 maths and English condition of funding:
As qualifications on sections 96, the Awards can be used to support the achievement of stepping stones qualifications.
Exemptions to the condition of funding
The 16-19 maths and English condition of funding states that there are two exemptions to the condition of funding:
We have done our best to collate and summarise the key information, and wherever possible we alert our providers to changes in funding policy.
This funding information is provided in good faith and it is always advisable to check directly with the funding agencies before committing to delivery.
The following support materials will help you to deliver this qualification.
Learner Assessment Tracking – English
Qualification Assessment Guidance English
Boosting Literacy and Numeracy Levels – a bite-sized approach