These qualifications are aimed at learners working at pre-Entry or Entry 1 or below who wish to develop their communication skills, including reading and writing.

These qualifications may be used by learners who are not yet ready to work towards Functional Skills English at Level 1. The qualifications provide small bite-sized units of learning which will give the learner the opportunity to develop skills, build confidence and gain an accredited qualification.

Learners are likely to be young people in school or college or adults. They are likely to have significant skills gaps in communication or literacy and may not be able to access the Functional Skills units in English.