Teaching and Learning Functional English

Functional Skills are available as standalone qualifications (Entry 1, 2 and 3, Level 1 and Level 2) and they are also:
embedded in programmes of study at key stages 3 and 4
a component of apprenticeship frameworks and Foundation Learning
a replacement for Key Skills qualifications at Levels 1 and 2.
How is Functional English taught?

Teaching Functional English is no different to teaching students to read, write and talk about non-fiction texts within a real-life context. Functional Skills engages students by showing them how to apply each subject in everyday situations, such as:
writing an effective job application
finding what they need on the Internet
evaluating the best deal for a mobile phone package.
Why choose Functional English?

Functional English:
equips learners with practical skills for GCSEs, work and everyday life
offers learners an extra qualification which is recognised by employers
is accessible, using a clear, simple specification written in plain English.
flexible assessment available four times a year with unlimited re-sit opportunities
uses tasks based on real-life scenarios, to reflect challenges faced in the real world
requires little extra teaching time, as there are functional elements in English GCSEs
offers on-screen tests as an alternative to reading test papers
includes individual support for Controlled Assessment.