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Course Overview

Course Overview
This is a workshop to support learners with dyslexia. The workshop will provide the learners with strategies with reading, spelling and writing skills, to support them on the accredited Functional Skills English course.

Objectives

Objectives
Objective 1
Objective 1
Spelling Skills:
o To use spelling strategies to help with spelling essential words.
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Objective 2
Objective 2
Reading Skills:
o Underline key words in a text or instruction to help with understanding questions.
o To use the colour overlays when reading a text.
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Objective 3
Objective 3
Writing Skills:
o To find spelling mistakes in work and correct them using strategies learnt.
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Objective 4
Objective 4
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Objective 5
Objective 5
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Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements
You will need to be fluent in English and demonstrate reading and writing skills at entry 3 or above.
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Equipment Required

Equipment Required
Learners need to provide their own folders, an A4 lined exercise book, pens and English dictionaries.
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What courses can I go on to?

What courses can I go on to?
• GCSE English or
• Vocational courses (Further Education Colleges).
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What examination is there?

What examination is there?
If you are ready, you will have an opportunity to sit Functional Skills English Level 1/2 exams at the end of the term Y.

Please note on all examination courses, it is a requirement that you provide photographic proof of ID. This is for external awarding body and internal invigilation authentication purposes.
If you cannot finish the course, you must tell your tutor as soon as possible. If you cannot attend an exam that you have been entered for, then you will be liable to pay £50.
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How will I know I am making progress?

How will I know I am making progress?
Your tutor will inform you of your progress and you will complete regular progress reviews with your tutor.

You will also be assessed in class by one to one, summative and formative assessments and tutorials.
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Other Info

Other Info
Please remember if you miss 3 classes in a row or your attendance is below 80%, you will lose your place on the course. When attending class, you must bring to class all equipment to study (pens, paper, dictionary etc.).

You must do your homework and any other tasks that your tutor asks you to do enable you to achieve your learning goals. If you do not, then your tutor can remove you from the course.
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Extra Support

Extra Support
If you have declared a learning difficulty, disability or support need whilst enrolling and you require support/assistance in class or to complete your course, please discuss your needs with your tutor at the first lesson.

If you intend to take an examination and feel you have an additional learning need or special requirements, you must declare them to your tutor within the first 2 weeks of your course.

If you are studying in an online group, then you can arrange a one-to-one online discussion with your tutor, after the session, or by email.

Where we aim to make reasonable adjustments to support our learners, please note we are unable to provide any type of in class or in person support if your course takes place online.
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B8477
Angela Onelum
13/01/2023
31/03/2023
2.00 hrs per wk
10 weeks
£0.00 (tuition)
Tuition Fee
£0.00 (concessionary)
Conc Fee
£185.00 (overseas)
Overseas Fee
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