B2660 - Additional Learning Support

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Start Date: 10/02/2027      End Date: 24/03/2027        Start Time: 13:00      End Time: 16:00        Hours per Week: 3.00      No of Weeks: 8
Fees:      £0.00 (tuition)     £293.00 (overseas)     £0.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Angela Onelum        No of Places: 12
Idea Store Whitechapel

Course Overview

Course Overview
Did you know you can build your confidence and improve your learning skills with the right support?
This Additional Learning Support course is designed to help you develop strategies to overcome challenges with reading, writing, maths and learning. It is especially helpful if you have additional learning needs, such as dyslexia, or if you are currently on another course and need extra support to succeed.
You will learn practical techniques to help you understand information more easily, stay organised, and complete tasks with greater confidence. You will also be introduced to useful tools and assistive technologies that can support your learning. You will work in a supportive and welcoming environment, with personalised guidance to help you progress at your own pace.

This twice-a-week course is your chance to level up your reading, writing, speaking, and listening abilities in a fun, practical way.

You’ll explore real-world texts like articles, reports, and instructions, and learn how to write with clarity and purpose whether it’s a formal letter, a persuasive email, or a professional report. You’ll also get hands on with punctuation, technical vocabulary, and literary devices that make your writing pop.

Plus, you’ll practise presenting your ideas, joining discussions, and responding confidently to others. By the end, you’ll feel ready to take on the qualification and move forward whether that’s into work, college, university, or simply communicating with ease in everyday life.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* • Use strategies to improve reading and understanding, such as breaking words into sounds and using key words
* • Develop writing skills by organising ideas clearly and using tools like planning frames and spell-check support
* • Build confidence in reading and writing tasks by using assistive technology and memory techniques
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
It is suitable for adults aged 19 and over who are currently enrolled on a qualification course and would benefit from additional support with their learning. This may include support with English, maths, organisation, exam preparation, or managing learning difficulties such as dyslexia or dyscalculia.
You will meet with a Learning Support tutor who will assess your needs at the start of your course. By week 3, if appropriate, you will be enrolled onto an Additional Learning Support (ASL) class.
ASL classes are designed to support your main course. You will learn strategies to help you prepare for exams, improve your study skills, and build confidence in your learning. This includes developing techniques for reading, writing, memory, organisation, and managing exam tasks.
You will receive personalised support to help you succeed in your course and achieve your goals.
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Equipment required

Equipment required
Please bring to every lesson:
• A folder
• Pens & pencils
• Lined A4 paper
• A smartphone (if you have one)
• A reusable water bottle
We will give you the WIFI details in the first lesson.
If you do not have access to a smart phone or a computer, speak to your tutor.

You will also need a personal Gmail account to access the Google classroom, which will be used for submitting coursework and accessing course materials. If you do not have a Gmail account speak to your tutor.
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How will you know you are making progress?

How will you know you are making progress?
From the start of the ASL sessions, your tutor will talk with you about what you can do well and how you can achieve more. You will receive regular feedback on how to develop your skills. Your studies and work outside the classroom (through Google Classroom) will be essential towards your progression and success on the course. In addition, you will keep a learning diary to form the basis of discussions with your tutor on what you need to work on. You will also develop the skills needed to self-assess and analyse your own strengths and areas for development.
There will be mock and practice exams to guide you. At the end of the course you will take the Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English. There are four components that you must pass to gain the qualification.
• Speaking & Listening: Communicate ideas clearly, respond to questions, express opinions with evidence, and participate effectively in group discussions.
• Reading: Use reference tools, understand text structures, infer meaning from images, and apply punctuation and vocabulary to aid comprehension.
• Writing: Produce well-structured texts using appropriate formats, complex sentences, and accurate paragraphing within set word limits.
• Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar: Apply correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling—including tense, articles, and subject-verb agreement—for clear, precise writing.
The exam is taken at The Shadwell Centre at the end of the course therefore, you MUST attend all your classes.
At the end of the course, you will discuss your progress and what to do next with your tutor.
You need to attend at least 80% of your classes.
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Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
There are other courses you can do after or at the same time as this course:
• Getting ready for Functional Skills English Level 1 & 2
• ESOL level 2
• Functional Skills English Level 1 & 2
• Functional Skills Maths Level 1 & 2
• English grammar skills: using tenses and sentence structures confidently (level 1)
• English writing skills: improving spelling, punctuation and proofreading (level 1)
• Digital skills Entry 3/Level 1
• Digital skills in the workplace: using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Please ask your teacher for more information or contact Functional Skills email: functionalskills@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Other info:
This course will help you build confidence in your everyday life. You will develop important skills such as:
• Communication – speaking and writing clearly and confidently
• Teamwork – working with others in class
• Problem-solving – understanding and completing simple tasks
• Confidence – taking part in activities and trying new things
• Decision-Making - evaluating different options and thinking critically about situations.
• Time Management - managing your time effectively, including setting goals and meeting deadlines.
These skills will support you in your daily life, further learning, and future work opportunities.
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Other info

Other info
This course will help you build confidence in your everyday life. You will develop important skills such as:
• Communication – speaking and writing clearly and confidently
• Teamwork – working with others in class
• Problem-solving – understanding and completing simple tasks
• Confidence – taking part in activities and trying new things
• Decision-Making - evaluating different options and thinking critically about situations.
• Time Management - managing your time effectively, including setting goals and meeting deadlines.

These skills will support you in your daily life, further learning, and future work opportunities.
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Extra Support

Extra Support
We can help you if you tell us you have a learning difficulty, disability or other support needs. Please tell us when you enrol or in your first class.
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