English is a complex subject that combines the disciplines of English language and literature. At Summit, we beleive studying English is vital to understanding the rest of the curriculum, as well as for educational success beyond school.
At Summit, we aim to achieve student competency in key themes:
Strong foundational knowledge for reading, writing and spoken language.
Developing vocabulary - fundamental to pupils’ progress and narrows the word gap between pupils who are word-rich and word-poor
An effective and engaging reading curriculum - ensures that pupils read large amounts of text and focuses on providing pupils with the knowledge they need for comprehension
At Summit, we deliver Functional Skills Level 1 and 2 English qualifications.
About this qualification:
The purpose of Functional Skills English Entry Level qualifications are to demonstrate the ability at an appropriate level to read, write, speak, listen and communicate in English, and to apply this knowledge and these skills in familiar situations.
Who is it suitable for?
Functional Skills qualifications in English at Entry Level are ideal for learners wishing to develop practical, transferable skills in English in order to work confidently, effectively and independently in life. It is suitable for a wide range of individuals and is fundamental to the successful completion of various wider qualifications and frameworks, such as Foundation Learning.
Entry requirements
There are no pre-entry requirements for this qualification and no minimum age requirement has been set for registration.
Qualification structure:
These qualifications are assessed via 3 controlled assessments which cover:
• Reading
• Writing
• Speaking, Listening and Communicating
