Functional Skills English

There are no planned changes to Functional Skills English for 2021 following Ofqual’s consultation

Teaching from: September 2019
Exams from: January 2020
Specification code: 8720 8725
QAN code: 603/4284/5 (Level 1); 603/4285/7 (Level 2)

This specification for Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2 (8720, 8725), is designed to equip learners with the life skills they need to succeed. It aims to ensure learners can communicate with confidence and independence and offers excellent preparation for employment and further education.

Often a learner’s first recognised qualification in English, this course can be used in preparation for GCSE English Language. There are no prior learning requirements for this pass/fail qualification.

Specification

Specification at a glance

Past papers and mark schemes

Teaching resources

Plan

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Teach

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Assess

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Key dates

24 February 2021 Exam for Functional Skills English Level 1 Reading (8720R)
Series: March 2021
Start time: am
Duration: 1h
24 February 2021 Exam for Functional Skills English Level 2 Reading (8725R)
Series: March 2021
Start time: am
Duration: 1h
24 February 2021 Exam for Functional Skills English Level 1 Writing (8720W)
Series: March 2021
Start time: pm
Duration: 1h