Brief Description:

Do you need to update your CV? Did you not achieve your English qualification through school? Are you 19 years old or over?
This is a one year course that will enable you to take the GCSE exam in June 2020. The course is assessed via two final exams, which cover: Reading of texts (50%), Creative Writing (20%) and Persuasive/Transactional Writing (20%). It is also necessary to give a presentation or speech. Please follow the link to the specification for the Welsh Board paper here: https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/english-language/gcse/
Please note: as with all new-style GCSEs, grades A* – U have been replaced with levels 9 – 1. There is no tier for English GCSE so all grades are available. A Level 4 is a ‘standard pass’ (equivalent to the old grade C); a level 5 is a ‘good pass’.

Each week regular homework will be given which is directly linked to the class session and completion of this will enable you to make sense of the class work and for you to prepare for the exams. Good organisation will help you to get the most from the course. You will need to keep notes, be able to proofread and check writing tasks for errors and to speak in front of others in an assessed environment. Classes are informal, and work very much on a communal basis where all are invited to share their viewpoints and ideas.

This is a challenging exam and you must already be proficient at correctly using punctuation, grammar and spellings.

The course runs the whole year, including school holidays.
(A full schedule of confirmed dates will be given on the first session).

Initial 2 weeks: 9th Sept – 16th Sept (inclusive)
Term 1: 23rd Sept – 16th Dec (13 weeks)
Term 2: 6th January – 30th March (13 weeks)
Term 3: 20th April – 1st June (6 weeks)
PLUS – FIVE SATURDAYs: 30th Nov / 11th Jan / 8th Feb / 28th Mar / 16th May
PLUS 20 hours mandatory online content

GCSE English is expected to take between 120 and 140 hours of study – you will attend taught classes for 105 hours, and complete an additional 20 hours mandatory on-line content and the remaining hours are delivered through set homework tasks which will be marked and are a compulsory part of the course. It is vital that you can access the
internet (with sound) regularly in order to access your learning materials. Some of you will need to spend more time self-studying to bring your skills up to the required level.

To gain an ESFA funded place you will need to complete an assessment of eligibility, undertake an initial diagnostic assessment and are required to complete the appropriate enrolment form. Funding is linked to 90% attendance and completion of the on-line content and set homework tasks. Failure to meet these criteria means that funding is withdrawn and you will be liable for the full cost of the course. During the first two weeks you will be assessed through the lessons and by homework to confirm that a GCSE qualification is attainable. Weekday sessions are 2.5 hours long, Saturdays are 5 hours long.

PLEASE NOTE: The final GCSE exams will take place during the day at Coleridge Community College. The dates are published by the exam board and all candidates must sit the exam then – the provisional exam board timetable states Tuesday June 2nd and Friday June 5th 2020. Dates will be confirmed at the beginning of the course – expect to book leave / holiday from work / childcare as needed.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Candidates should have studied English to Functional Skills Level 2 or have a recent GCSE Grade D (or equivalent). Please speak to the office if you have O-levels / CSEs or qualifications from outside the UK. You are required to attend an initial assessment / screening of English levels prior to enrolment on the course – please telephone the office on 01223 712340 to make an appointment.

Access Arrangements for Exams / Learning Difficulties

The exam board has very specific requirements for those who need access arrangements for exams (additional time, laptops, modified papers). It is your responsibility to inform us at your initial assessment. Failure to do this may delay the application with the exam board (please note such arrangements are only granted for 3 years).

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the whole year course you will have the opportunity to:
• Take the GCSE Exam in English Language
• Express yourself well when speaking
• Structure and plan your writing effectively
• Read actively and critically, reading for meaning and subtlety
• Increase confidence when reading and engaging with a range of different texts.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Pens, pencils, highlighters, A4 lined paper and a ring binder

Examination Fees:

Examination costs will be included in the cost of the course.

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Brief Description

Do you need to update your CV? Did you not achieve your English qualification through school? Are you 19 years old or over?
This whole year course is for adults wanting to achieve a qualification in Functional Skills English (up to and including Level 2). You will study a range of English skills – reading, writing, speaking and listening – based upon real-life settings. Functional skills are practical skills in English that allow learners to work confidently, effectively and independently in life. These courses are not suitable for learning English as a foreign language.

The classes are generally small, delivered to suit your starting point and assessments are offered through City and Guilds after 55 hours teaching. You will need to attend an initial assessment prior to starting the course, where it will be discussed if you meet the criteria for a funded place.

Call the office on 01223 712340 for an initial chat about this course.

The course runs term-time (no classes during school holidays) from 17th September 2019 until the end of May 2020; there will be an opportunity to sit assessments after 55 hours of lessons (usually May).

To gain an ESFA funded place you will need to complete an assessment of eligibility, undertake an initial diagnostic assessment and are required to complete the appropriate enrolment form. Funding is linked to 90% attendance and completion of the set homework tasks. Failure to meet these criteria means that funding is withdrawn and you will be liable for the full cost of the course. During the first two weeks you will be assessed through the lessons and by homework to confirm that a Functional Skills qualification (at a level appropriate to your initial assessment) is attainable.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous experience required. All learners are required to attend an initial assessment / screening of English levels prior to enrolment on the course – please telephone the office on 01223 712340 to make an appointment.
This course is funded by the ESFA, regular attendance throughout the length of the course is required.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the 27 week course you will have the opportunity to:

• develop skills and understanding which will help you feel more confident in using English in everyday life.
• gain confidence in speaking, listening and communicating
• develop your reading level and reading comprehension
• write in a variety of contexts for a variety of everyday uses: letters, emails, fiction, formal/informal writing.
• review your progress regularly with the tutor and individual progress will be monitored and recorded on regular basis through the use of ILPs, tutor notes and feedback.
• assess your progress through a functional skills qualification / assessment.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

Notebook and pen

Examination Fees:

You will be required to sign a form agreeing to exam dates. Fees are only incurred if you do not attend exam dates as agreed.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Progress to a post Level 2 English course (maybe GCSE). At the end of the course you will be given one-to-one information and advice as required, to ensure that appropriate progression routes are clearly identified.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

Do you need to update your CV? Did you not achieve your English qualification through school? Are you 19 years old or over?
This whole year course is for adults wanting to achieve a qualification in Functional Skills English (up to and including Level 2). You will study a range of English skills – reading, writing, speaking and listening – based upon real-life settings. Functional skills are practical skills in English that allow learners to work confidently, effectively and independently in life. These courses are not suitable for learning English as a foreign language.

The classes are generally small, delivered to suit your starting point and assessments are offered through City and Guilds after 55 hours teaching. You will need to attend an initial assessment prior to starting the course, where it will be discussed if you meet the criteria for a funded place.

Call the office on 01223 712340 for an initial chat about this course.

The course runs term-time (no classes during school holidays) from 17th September 2019 until the end of May 2020; there will be an opportunity to sit assessments after 55 hours of lessons (usually May). This course will start again in September 2020.

To gain an ESFA funded place you will need to complete an assessment of eligibility, undertake an initial diagnostic assessment and are required to complete the appropriate enrolment form. Funding is linked to 90% attendance and completion of the set homework tasks. Failure to meet these criteria means that funding is withdrawn and you will be liable for the full cost of the course. During the first two weeks you will be assessed through the lessons and by homework to confirm that a Functional Skills qualification (at a level appropriate to your initial assessment) is attainable.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous experience required. All learners are required to attend an initial assessment / screening of English levels prior to enrolment on the course – please telephone the office on 01223 712340 to make an appointment.
This course is funded by the ESFA, regular attendance throughout the length of the course is required.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the 27 week course you will have the opportunity to:

• develop skills and understanding which will help you feel more confident in using English in everyday life.
• gain confidence in speaking, listening and communicating
• develop your reading level and reading comprehension
• write in a variety of contexts for a variety of everyday uses: letters, emails, fiction, formal/informal writing.
• review your progress regularly with the tutor and individual progress will be monitored and recorded on regular basis through the use of ILPs, tutor notes and feedback.
• assess your progress through a functional skills qualification / assessment.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

Notebook and pen

Examination Fees:

You will be required to sign a form agreeing to exam dates. Fees are only incurred if you do not attend exam dates as agreed.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Progress to a post Level 2 English course (maybe GCSE). At the end of the course you will be given one-to-one information and advice as required, to ensure that appropriate progression routes are clearly identified.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

Do you need to update your CV? Did you not achieve your Maths qualification through school? Are you 19 years old or over?
The one year course will be taught at Foundation Tier – the funding is given to enable you to gain a grade 4 or 5, within one academic year, (equivalent to the old C grade). General content headings are number, algebra, ratio proportion and rates of change, geometry and measure, probability, statistics.

The majority of the course will cover the Foundation syllabus; the tutor will use Higher Tier extension materials where appropriate and the college offers learners the option to be entered into the Higher Tier exams, however this option requires learners to independently study in their own time.

Please note: as with all new-style GCSEs, grades A* – U have been replaced with levels 9 – 1. There is no tier for English GCSE so all grades are available. A Level 4 is a ‘standard pass’ (equivalent to the old grade C); a level 5 is a ‘good pass’.
Foundation tier: grades 1 to 5. Higher tier: grades 4 to 9.

The course runs the whole year, including school holidays. (A full schedule of confirmed dates will be given on the first session).
Initial 2 weeks: 10th Sept – 17th Sept (inclusive)
Term 1: 24th Sept – 10th Dec (12 weeks)
Term 2: 7th January – 31st March (13 weeks)
Term 3: 21st April – 2nd June (6 weeks)
PLUS – FIVE SATURDAYs: 12th Oct / 30th Nov / 11th Jan / 8th Feb / 28th Mar
Additional Saturday (as needed/agreed) – Saturday 16th May
PLUS 20 hours mandatory online content

(Funded places are available for learners if certain criteria are met)

The course will be taught as a linear course and certification is available in June 2020. The qualification consists of three equally-weighted written examination papers. All three papers must be at the same tier of entry and must be completed in June 2019. Each paper is 1 hour and 30 minutes long. Paper 1 is a non-calculator exam; a calculator is allowed for Paper 2 and Paper 3.

GCSE maths is expected to take between 120 and 140 hours of study – you will attend taught classes for 102 hours, and complete an additional 20 hours mandatory on-line content and the remaining hours are delivered through set homework tasks which will be marked and are a compulsory part of the course. Some of you will need to spend more time self-studying certain topics to bring your skills up to the required level. You are required to have independent study skills, and to set yourself appropriate goals and targets.
To gain an ESFA funded place you will need to complete an assessment of eligibility, undertake an initial diagnostic assessment and are required to complete the appropriate enrolment form. Funding is linked to 90% attendance and completion of the set homework tasks and the end examinations. Failure to meet these criteria means that funding is withdrawn and you will be liable for the full cost of the course. During the first two weeks you will be assessed through the lessons and by homework to confirm that a GCSE qualification is attainable, after this funding will be applied for.
Weekday sessions are 2.5 hours long, Saturdays are 5 hours long.

PLEASE NOTE: GCSE exams will take place during the day at Coleridge Community College. Provisional dates issued by the exam board are: Tuesday 19th May, Thursday 4th June and Monday 8th June. The dates are published by the exam board and all candidates must sit the exam then. Dates will be confirmed at the beginning of the course – expect to book leave / holiday from work / childcare as needed.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

You should have studied Mathematics to Functional Skills Level 2 or have a recent GCSE Grade D (or equivalent).
Please speak to the office if you have O-levels / CSEs or qualifications from outside the UK.
You are required to attend an initial assessment / screening of maths levels prior to enrolment on the course – please telephone the office on 01223 712340 to make an appointment.

Access Arrangements for Exams / Learning Difficulties

The exam board has very specific requirements for those who need access arrangements for exams (additional time, laptops, modified papers). It is your responsibility to inform us at your initial assessment. Failure to do this may delay the application with the exam board (please note such arrangements are only granted for 3 years).

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the whole year course you will have the opportunity to:
• develop a positive attitude to mathematics;
• consolidate basic skills and meet appropriately challenging work;
• apply mathematical knowledge and understanding to solve problems;
• think and communicate mathematically – precisely, logically and creatively;
• appreciate the place and use of mathematics in society;
• apply mathematical concepts to situations arising in their own lives;
• understand the interdependence of different branches of mathematics;
• acquire the skills needed to use technology such as calculators and computers effectively;
• acquire a firm foundation for further study.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

All learners: Textbook – approx. cost £20 available from www.cgpbooks.co.uk
Mathematics for GCSE Foundation level for the Grade 9 – 1 course ISBN: 978-1-78294-438-6

This book will be used throughout the course to deliver the Foundation syllabus, it is essential learners purchase a copy.

There are higher tier resources available from CGP books, should you choose to study the additional topics covered in the Higher Tier syllabus.

You will also need a scientific calculator – suggested type CASIO fx-85GT PLUS approx. £11
You will need a maths set comprising of compass, protractor and ruler etc. but we will discuss this at the first session.

Examination Fees:

Examination costs will be included in the cost of the course.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Notebook and pen, we will discuss which calculator to get.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Progress to a post GCSE course – further / higher education, employment, volunteering or GCE A level.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

Do you need to update your CV? Did you not achieve your Maths qualification through school? Are you aged 19 or over?

This whole year course is for adults who have below Level 2 Functional Maths skills – it will help you feel more confident in using numbers for everyday things like money, time, distance, shape and position.
Functional Maths is all about using Maths in real-life situations. The course will underpin Maths skills and help you apply these in everyday contexts, as well as new and challenging situations.

The classes are generally small, delivered to suit your starting point and assessments are offered through City and Guilds after 55 hours teaching. You will need to attend an initial assessment prior to starting the course, where it will be discussed if you meet the criteria for a funded place.

Call the office on 01223 712340 for an initial chat about this course.

The course runs term-time (no classes during school holidays) from 17th September 2019 until the end of May 2020; there will be an opportunity to sit assessments after 55 hours of lessons (usually May). THIS COURSE WILL START AGAIN IN SEPTEMBER 2020

To gain an ESFA funded place you will need to complete an assessment of eligibility, undertake an initial diagnostic assessment and are required to complete the appropriate enrolment form. Funding is linked to 90% attendance and completion of the set homework tasks. Failure to meet these criteria means that funding is withdrawn and you will be liable for the full cost of the course. During the first two weeks you will be assessed through the lessons and by homework to confirm that a Functional Skills qualification (at a level appropriate to your initial assessment) is attainable.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous experience required. All learners are required to attend an initial assessment / screening of Maths levels prior to enrolment on the course – please telephone the office on 01223 712340 to make an appointment.
This course is funded by the ESFA, regular attendance throughout the length of the course is required.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the 27 week course you will have the opportunity to:
• develop skills and understanding which will help you feel more confident in using numbers for everyday things like money, time, distance, shape and position.
• improve your use of numbers, measuring and handling data.
• develop the skill of ‘Representing’ : select the mathematics and information to model a situation
• the skill of ‘Analysing’ : process and use mathematics
• develop the skill of ‘Interpreting’ : interpret and communicate the results of the analysis
• review your progress regularly with the tutor and individual progress will be monitored and recorded on regular basis through the use of ILPs, tutor notes and feedback.
• assess your progress through a functional skills qualification / assessment.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

None

For the first session you will need to bring

Notebook and pen

Examination Fees:

You will be required to sign a form agreeing to exam dates. Fees are only incurred if you do not attend exam dates as agreed.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Progress to a post Level 2 Maths course (maybe GCSE); at the end of the course you will be given one-to-one information and advice as required, to ensure that appropriate progression routes are clearly identified.
The Adult Learn and Train office is also able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.