Exam - Functional Skills English & ESOL

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Course code: EX7084G

Functional Skills English and ESOL reading examinations

when
From 01 Jul 2025
Tue 10:30-12:00One day
Date
01 Jul 2025
Time
10:30 to 12:00
where
Blandford Adult Learning Centre 

Black Lane

Blandford
DT11 8SW


fees

free

who

Skills & Learning Adult Community Education

enquiries@salbcp.com

01202 123444

What the course is about

<p>This examination is for Functional skills NEW reformed English Reading & ESOL Reading</p>

Pre-course information session or interview

<p>Please arrive 30 minutes before the start of the assessment.</p>

<p><strong>Do not bring a mobile phone with you. Mobile phones are not allowed in the exam room. </strong></p>

<p>Please note that children cannot attend or be left unsupervised in any of our sites whilst a Parent/Carer sits an exam/assessment. Your invigilator will collect you from the coffee lounge/Reception when the room is ready.</p>

<p>On some assessments trainee invigilators may also be present. If you arrive late for your assessment you will not be allowed to participate.</p>

<p>All learners must bring one of the following photo ID:</p>

<ul>
<li>Driver’s licence with a photograph</li>
<li>Passport</li>
<li>Membership card with a photograph</li>
<li>HM forces ID card</li>
<li>Work pass with a photograph</li>
<li>Access to Leisure and Learning Card (A2LL)</li>
<li>Student ID card with a photograph</li>
<li>Bus pass with a photograph</li>
</ul>

<p>If you do not have any of these, bring a photograph that has been signed by your tutor. If you do not bring photo ID you will not be able to take the assessment.</p>

<p>Please read through the Information for Candidates and other exam documents on our website prior to your exam/assessment <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/learning-with-us/exams/">www.skillsandlearningace.com/learning-with-us/exams/</a></p>

Assessment of progress, tests, exams

<p>N/A</p>

Who the course is for / Previous experience, knowledge or qualifications

<p>This examination is for Functional skills NEW reformed English Reading & ESOL Reading enrolled on Functional Skills English or English for Speakers of Other Languages courses only.</p>

Materials and costs

<p>If you are unable to attend, please let me know on 01202 123444 option 2 within 20 days of the examination date . Non-attendance for an assessment will incur a £30.00 fee.</p>

<p>Please bring the following:</p>

<ul>
<li>Photographic Identification</li>
<li>Stationery - black pens, pencils, rubber and ruler either loose or in a clear case;</li>
<li>Dictionary (including Bi-lingual if needed) and/or Calculator</li>
<li>Anything else your tutor has advised you to bring If you bring sweets, they must be taken out of the wrapper and drinks should be in a clear bottle with all labels removed.</li>
</ul>

Next Step

<p>Results can take between 4-6 weeks. To find out if we have received and posted your results - please go to our <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/learning-with-us/exams/">www.skillsandlearningace.com/learning-with-us/exams/</a></p>

<p>Please be aware that due to confidentiality we are unable to advise learners of results over the telephone or by email.</p><p>Need support planning your next steps? Our experienced Careers Advisors at Skills &amp; Learning can offer personalised guidance on choosing the right course, exploring career paths, developing interview skills, updating your CV and much more. Book a FREE appointment today and get the support you need to achieve your goals. Visit: <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/learning-with-us/next-steps/" target="_blank">https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/learning-with-us/next-steps/</a>. Call us at 01202 123444 for more information.</p>

Additional information

<p><strong>English, maths and computing skills:</strong> all of our courses support the development of relevant English, maths and computing skills.<br />
<strong>Refunds:</strong> please see details of our cancellation policy in our Terms and Conditions on our website <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/policies/terms-and-conditions/">www.skillsandlearningace.com/policies/terms-and-conditions</a> or in our brochure.<br />
<strong>Attendance:</strong> before enrolling you should ensure that you can attend all classes offered as far as possible.<br />
<strong>Places on courses:</strong> many of our courses are in high demand. If you have been offered a place but no longer require it, please advise us immediately as you may be preventing another learner from taking the place. Where learners do not attend the first session, without having given prior notice, Skills &amp; Learning reserve the right to offer the place on the course to another learner; you will not be eligible for a refund it it is outside of the terms outlined in our cancellation policy.<br />
<strong>Fully funded learners:</strong> if you have been offered a fully funded place on a course and no longer require it, you must advise us before the course starts so that your place can be offered to someone else. We reserve the right to withdraw future offers of fully funded places if you regularly do not start or complete funded courses.<br />
<strong>Home study:</strong> you will&nbsp;be required to do significant&nbsp;study at home between sessions to assist with your learning and progress.<br />
<strong>Qualification Levels:</strong> there is further information about qualification levels on our website.<br />
<strong>Proof of identity:</strong> please bring photographic ID and your National Insurance number with you to your first session. You will also need to provide it for any external examinations you take.<br />
<strong>Off-site activities:</strong> with some courses, there may be the opportunity for off-site enrichment activities at additional cost, for example: gallery, museum or exhibition visits. Where this is an integral part of the course, your tutor will discuss the arrangements with you during your induction.<br />
<strong>Parking at centres:</strong> parking at centres may be limited; please be prepared to use on street parking or pay and display car parks. For information regarding each centre, please visit the venue section of our website <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/our-centres/">www.skillsandlearningace.com/our-centres/</a>.<br />
<strong>Refreshments:</strong> tea/coffee or vending machine(s) are available at some venues. Further information can be found in the venue section of our website <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/our-centres/">www.skillsandlearningace.com/our-centres/</a>.<br />
<strong>Unspent Criminal Convictions</strong> we require learners to disclose any unspent criminal convictions. Please refer to <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/policies/disclosure-of-unspent-convictions/">www.skillsandlearningace.com/policies/disclosure-of-unspent-convictions</a>.<br />
If you have any <strong>accessibility or disability issues</strong> that we need to accommodate or if you think you may need any other support to complete your chosen course, please contact: 01202 123444 or e-mail <a href="mailto:enquiries@salbcp.com">enquiries@salbcp.com</a>. All enquiries are treated in confidence.</p>