Supporting the effective delivery of Functional Skills in English – Level 1 and 2 

Tuesday, 6 July 2021 

OVERVIEW

 
 

Different approaches to teaching FS English to achieve successful outcomes for learners

The current Functional Skills English requirements are more challenging in their assessment expectations than the legacy qualifications. These changes are essential for Functional Skills in English to remain in line with the GCSE curriculum and therefore need to be positively embraced. 

This interactive webinar will help to explain some of the key challenges and different approaches that are needed to allow learners to be successful in the attainment of the necessary knowledge, skills and confidence needed to achieve a pass.

Objectives

This webinar will cover:

  • Building a positive attitude towards spelling
  • Building a positive attitude towards presenting information
  • The most common challenges in the 3 components of the new assessments

Target Audience

 
 

All providers offering Functional Skills qualifications in English at Level 1 and 2 who want to improve the delivery and pass rates of Functional English.

Managers and delivery staff involved in supporting learners on programmes that offer Functional Skills in English at Level 1 and Level 2.

This webinar is not suitable for providers who achieve first time pass rates for Functional English and have no areas for development in their English provision.