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enquire about English and Maths courses ? enquireFunctional Skills English - Entry 3
Functional English - this is the first step to gaining a qualification in reading and writing. Suitable for all adults who don't currently have any qualifications. Please note that this course isn't suitable for those who want to learn to speak English, please see our ESOL section.
4790
8places21 Feb 2024 (Spring)
21 weeks
Wed 09:30-14:30
Voluntary Action Swindon
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free
more information about this course...4857
10places21 Feb 2024 (Spring)
18 weeks
Wed 10:00-13:30
Voluntary Action Swindon
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free
more information about this course...Get ready for Functional Skills English
This course is for anyone preparing to take their first formal Functional Skills English exams. You are required to speak good conversational English to join this course if you are an ESOL learner. A skills assessment is required prior to enrolling.
Our adult community learning service provides more than 100 free courses, enrolling over 750 eligible learners, in 40 locations a year.
We offer opportunities for residents to gain new skills in subjects like health and wellbeing, maths, english and IT, or to help them prepare to return to work.
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You may want to enrol on a course to help you return to work or improve your skills. Perhaps you want to gain some confidence or maybe you just want to be able to help your child with maths and english.
We can offer you impartial advice about getting back into learning. We can also provide information about all learning opportunities across Swindon including the local colleges and other training providers. We can help you find the right next step.
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Volunteering opportunities
The Adult Community Learning Team are keen to recruit local residents as volunteers to help our tutors and learners within the classroom and learning groups. To get involved or to find out more, contact us using the details below.