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Important information about courses and exams
Applications for English and Maths Stepping Stones courses are now closed. New courses will be available from September 2024.
It is a requirement of Stepping Stones courses that you complete the course by taking an Ascentis exam. These will be at one of our designated centres across Surrey.
Unfortunately, this may mean you need to sit your exam at a centre distant from your home.
If you have any questions or need assistance with your application, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at adultskills@surreycc.gov.uk.
Stepping Stones to Functional Skills Maths Entry 3 to Level 1
Overview
These courses at Surrey Adult Learning, are for adults aged 19 and over on 31 August 2023. Our Stepping Stones to Functional Skills course can provide you with the scaffolding you need to progress to a functional skills maths course. The courses are available at Entry Level 3 and Level 1. At the end of the course, you will be required to take an Ascentis exam at Entry 3 or Level 1.
These are 12-week courses which run from September to December and are held at our centres in: Guildford, Woking, Camberley, Sunbury, and Molesey or online. You have the option to study in the daytime or evening in a weekly two-hour class.
Please note: If you are accepted on a course and fail to attend the first lesson it is likely that you will be withdrawn.
Entry requirements
All applicants will be required to take both a written and online initial assessment. Please note that these courses are unlikely to be suitable for English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) learners without a Level 2 ESOL qualification.
You will be placed in a class based on the results of this initial assessment.
Fees
There are no tuition, registration, or examination fees to pay for this course if:
- You are UK national and have lived in the UK continuously for three years.
- You are a UK national and have lived in either the European Economic Area (EEA) only, or EEA and UK only for at least the last three years.
- You are an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status (under the EU settlement scheme) and have lived continuously in the EEA, Gibraltar, or the UK for at least three years.
- You are a non-UK national with permission granted by the UK government to live in the UK continuously for at least three years.
Attendance
You will be required to attend a minimum of 90% of your classes. Should your attendance fall below this, your place on the course, and future progression, may be at risk.
Course content
This course is specifically designed to prepare you for the Functional Skills maths, Entry 3 to Level 1, course based on the result of your initial assessment.
Delivery method
The courses are taught in English and delivered by a tutor who is a subject specialist. You will be expected to complete weekly homework tasks which your tutor will give feedback on. In addition to this, we recommend that learners on the Stepping Stones to Functional Skills Maths course develop learning skills and understanding outside the classroom, through use of the Internet, Moodle and Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) test.
Progression
The Stepping Stones to Functional Skills Maths course will maximise the opportunity for successful candidates to gain entry to the Functional Skills, Entry Level 3 to Level 1, course.
Additional information
We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class. Surrey Adult Learning values and supports equality and diversity by promoting fairness and respect at all times.
Stepping Stones to Functional Skills English Entry 3 to Level 1
Overview
If you are aged 19 or over on 31 August 2023, our Stepping Stones to Functional Skills English course can provide you with the scaffolding you need to progress to a Functional Skills English course. The courses are available at Entry Level 3 and Level 1. These are twelve-week courses which run from September to December and are held at one of our centres in: Guildford, Woking, Camberley, Sunbury, and Molesey or online. You have the option to study in the daytime or in the evening in a weekly two-hour class.
Please note: If you are accepted on a course and fail to attend the first lesson it is likely that you will be withdrawn.
Entry requirements
All applicants will be required to take both a written and online initial assessment. You will be placed in a class based on the result of this initial assessment. These courses are aimed at fluent English speakers and are unlikely to be suitable for English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) learners without a Level 2 ESOL qualification.
Fees
There are no tuition, registration, or examination fees to pay for this course if:
- You are UK national and have lived in the UK continuously for three years.
- You are a UK national and have lived in either the European Economic Area (EEA) only, or EEA and UK only for at least the last three years.
- You are an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status (under the EU settlement scheme) and have lived continuously in the EEA, Gibraltar or the UK for at least three years.
- You are a non-UK national with permission granted by the UK government to live in the UK continuously for at least three years.
Attendance
You will be required to attend a minimum of 90% of your classes. Should your attendance fall below this, your place on the course may be at risk.
Course content
The course is specifically designed to prepare you for the Functional Skills English, Entry 3 to Level 1 course and is based on the result of your initial assessment.
Delivery method
The courses are taught in English and delivered by a tutor who is a subject specialist. You will be expected to complete weekly homework tasks which your tutor will give you feedback on. In addition to this, we recommend that learners studying Stepping Stones to Functional Skills English course develop learning skills and understanding outside the classroom through use of the Internet, Moodle and Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) test.
Progression
This Stepping Stones to Functional Skills English course will maximise the opportunity for successful candidates to gain entry to the Functional Skills Entry Level 3 to Level 1 course.
Additional information
We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class. Surrey Adult Learning values and supports equality and diversity by promoting fairness and respect at all times.
