English (ESOL) Reading and Writing Entry 1b

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Course Description

Course Description
This course is at our Gillingham centre. Please note: You will need to phone 01634 338400 to book an initial assessment before enrolling. Online enrolment is not available for this course.

It may be necessary to temporarily move your course online if the centre needs to close due to bad weather, or other unexpected events.
Prosp Description

Open What will I learn on this course?

You will learn to:
• Recognise a limited number of signs and symbols,
• Find information in simple texts such as the calendar, opening times, menus, letters and stories.
• Give basic information accurately in writing (for example, fill in personal details on a simple form, write a message or email to a friend).
Prosp Learn

Open Is this course suitable for me?

This course is for people who have little spoken or written English but are not complete beginners. You must be literate in the Roman alphabet to take this course.

If you attend well, and make progress, you can enrol onto the next course where you will prepare for exams as guided by your tutor.

You will need to phone 01634 338400 to book an initial assessment before enrolling.
Prosp Suitable

Open Is there anything else I need to know about the course?

• You must practise English outside the classroom and spend at least 1 hour a week on homework.
• We expect you to attend all lessons so that you make progress.
• Your teacher will give you regular and helpful feedback to help you learn.
Prosp Anything Else

Open Will there be additional costs?

You must bring to class:
• A ring binder folder
• An A5 notebook to write in
• A pen and pencil.
• Some learners may have to pay for the ESOL exams.
Prosp Additional Costs

Open What could I go on to do after this course?

From the start of the course, you will work towards targets and have regular assessments and reviews of learning. If you progress to the next course, you will prepare to sit exams in reading and/or writing at Entry 1. Your teacher will help decide which exams you are ready for. When you have passed all exams at Entry 1 you can move to a higher level.
If you wish to explore your learning, work or career options, you can speak to a fully trained careers advisor on 0800 100 900. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

If you need further advice please telephone 01634 338400.
Prosp After

Open What is the attendance policy?

You must complete all homework set and attend class for at least 80% of the time so that you can progress and sit exams. If you are ill or unable to attend, please contact our Absence Line 01634 338416 so that we can let your tutor know, and so they can send you any work you may have missed. Please do not book a holiday during term time.
Prosp Attendance

Open How are IT/Digital skills used and enhanced on this course?

You may have the opportunity to use computers with internet access in class time. You may need to use the internet for some or all of your course - using a mobile phone, tablet or computer. The tutor will speak to you about useful websites, apps and online resources which you may be asked to use for homework.
Prosp Ictskills

Open Health & Safety

We try to make sure your class is as safe as possible. If you are worried about anything, please talk to your tutor or our Safeguarding Officer.
Prosp Health

Open For e-learning courses - etiquette and safe learning

If your class need to go online due to bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances, please make sure you and everyone at home are fully dressed when you are joining classes, and that no personal information (address, bank details) can be seen.
Prosp Elearn
P000362F
23/02/2024
19/07/2024
Friday
09:22
12:00
2.63 hrs per session
18 session(s)
327.00
Medway Learning & Skills Hub-Gillingham