C9085 - ESOL for health and care part 2: preparing for the qualification (ESOL level 1)

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Start Date: 13/05/2027      End Date: 15/07/2027        Start Time: 12:30      End Time: 15:00        Hours per Week: 2.50      No of Weeks: 9
Fees:      £20.00 (tuition)     £259.00 (overseas)     £10.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Lucilia Branco        No of Places: 18
Idea Store Whitechapel

Course Overview

Course Overview
Building on what you learned about the health and care sector, this course prepares you for the next step: applying for and starting a recognised health and care qualification or training programme.
You'll focus on the English skills you'll need to succeed on a course like this — understanding written materials, writing short reports or reflections, and communicating clearly in care settings — alongside practical guidance on how and where to apply.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* Read and understand short health and care texts, such as care plans or workplace notices, and identify key information
* Write short, clear pieces of work in a health and care context, such as a reflection or simple report
* Communicate appropriately and sensitively in care-related situations, including with service users and colleagues
* Identify and apply to a suitable health and care qualification or training route, including what the application process involves
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
Completion of ESOL for health and care: learning about the sector, or equivalent, and ESOL level 1 or above.
Prosp User 8

Equipment required

Equipment required
Folder, pens and pencils, lined A4 paper, and a smartphone (if you have one).
Prosp User 9

How will you know you are making progress?

How will you know you are making progress?
Your tutor will give feedback on your written work and give you practice in care-related communication scenarios. You need to attend at least 80% of your classes.
Prosp User 12
Prosp User 11

Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
External health and social care qualification or training provider; Get ready for work in the NHS and council: admin and digital skills; Build your confidence: skills for life and work (Ascentis qualification).
Prosp User 10

Other info

Other info
One of our aims is to help you make progress in work or future studies. We also want to help you participate in your communities and become an active citizen. In our classes, you will develop important skills that employers value and that will help you in everyday life. Here’s what you will learn:
Communication Skills: You will learn to speak and write more clearly and confidently. This includes practising conversations for work, writing emails, and filling out forms.
Decision-Making: You will learn how to make good choices by evaluating different options and thinking critically about situations.
Teamwork: You will learn how to work well with others.
Problem-Solving: You will develop the ability to identify problems and find effective solutions, useful in both work and daily life.
Time Management: You will practice managing your time effectively, including setting goals and meeting deadlines.
By improving these skills, you will increase your chances of finding a job, advancing in your career, and becoming an active member of your community.
Prosp User 13

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.
Prosp User 14