Ascentis Entry Level 1 Award in English (Stepping Stones to Functional Skills) – Grammar and Punctuation

Qualification Overview

In this qualification, learners will learn how language works. They will be able to write simple sentences and join them using a common conjunction. They will be able to punctuate using basic punctuation marks. They will be able to use capital letters for proper nouns. This qualification maps to the Adult Literacy Core Curriculum: Ws/E1.1, Ws/E1.2, Ws E1.3. The qualification reflects the requirements of the reformed Functional Skills qualifications.

Aims

The aims of this qualification are to enable learners:

• To gain underpinning grammar, punctuation and spelling skills
• To prepare for Functional Skills in English at Entry Level 1
• To develop the skills required to move into the world of work or work-based learning

Target Group

This qualification is aimed at a range of learners, including:

• Adults who wish to develop and demonstrate their skills in English
• Young people aged 14–19 who wish to develop and demonstrate their skills in some aspects of English Language

Assessment

The qualification is assessed through an assessment to be taken under supervised conditions. Guide times are provided for each assessment. The assessment is internally assessed and verified by the centre and then externally verified by Ascentis.