“Reading is like breathing in, and writing is like breathing out.”

Pam Allyn

“I kept always two books in my pocket, one to read, one to write in.”

Robert Louis Stevenson

Purpose

Functional Skills qualifications are designed for students to develop understanding and skills in English which can be applied to all areas of life and other curriculum subjects. The qualifications give students the opportunity to develop their confidence and ability to read, write, speak and listen in English.

Curriculum

The curriculum is bespoke to meet the needs of individuals within the cohort, typically students work through skills from Entry Level 2 to Level 1. Time is spent developing and practicing reading, writing and speaking and listening skills within a small class.

Not studied in KS3

Studied in Years 10 & 11

Teaching and Learning Approach

Assessment

Students will be assessed on their entry into Functional Skills and dependant on their level of competency will have the opportunity to sit up to three levels of qualification across the two years of study. Students are required to sit a reading, writing and speaking, listening and communicating exam in order to obtain the qualification.

Useful Information

Functional Skills English is a directed option. If a student has not been directed to Functional Skills but feel this may be useful for them, please contact The SEN faculty, The Reading and Language Development team or Mrs Rachel Fletcher.

Head of Department

Rachel Fletcher- [email protected]