English and Maths

EBCF’s English and Maths courses are designed to help you improve your existing literacy and numeracy skills, boosting your chances of accessing employment and development opportunities. The courses cover general English and maths with a particular focus on job ready skills including reading and understanding documents, completing forms, and writing CVs, covering letters, and emails. They will also support you in understanding pay slips and managing your time effectively.

This programme is suitable for anyone who needs support securing employment or to progress further in existing work.

Course Levels

EBCF English and Maths courses are available at different levels depending on your existing knowledge and skills. The levels are as follows, from simplest to most advanced:

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Entry Level 1

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Entry Level 2

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Entry Level 3

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 Level 1

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Level 2 – standard equal to GCSE higher grades

Our specialist advisors will offer you a course at the level right for you. When you successfully complete a course you may choose to progress to the next level in the same subject.

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English

The Literacy courses cover speaking and listening, reading and writing, vocabulary, spelling and grammar.
The Functional Skills English courses are aimed at people who already speak English. Our ESOL Course (link) may be more suitable for you if you do not speak English well, this is something our advisors can help you decide.

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Mathematics

Numeracy courses cover whole numbers, basic adding and subtraction, multiplication and division and common measures.

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Entry Requirements

  • Unemployed and in receipt of working age/work-related benefits
  • Aged 19 +
  • UK citizen OR European Citizen or been in UK for three years or more
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Course Duration

Two to three weeks.

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Learning and Assessment Methods

You will be taught through classroom sessions, practical activities and group activities. Depending on course level there will be spoken, written, or computer-based exams.

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I was referred to the kick start programme by my job coach at the job centre .I have my nursey nurse level 2 qualification but was struggling to get into employment. My job coach explained the kickstart programme and how it would be beneficial for me to engage onto it. I have started with EBCF for their Nursey Nurse Kickstart programme. Since being here, I primarily I make sure that the children in my care have a safe and nurturing environment in which to play and learn. I enjoy working with children. I can’t express how rewarding it is and how much enjoyment I get from watching a child come out of their shell and develop new skills. EBCF have been very supportive and encouraging in helping me develop and enhance my skills further.

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