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For further information, please visit our qualifications website [at qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively](at qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively), you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page [at qualifications.pearson.com/contactus](at qualifications.pearson.com/contactus)  \nAbout Pearson  \nPearson is the world's leading learning company, with 35,000 employees in more than 70 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning. We put the learner at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people. Find out more about how we can help you and your learners [at qualifications.pearson.com](at qualifications.pearson.com)  \n[References to third party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not](References to third party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not)[ ](References to third party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not)endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of publication.  \nISBN 978 1 446 95939 8  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2019  \nContents  \n1 Introducing Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills qualifications 1  \nWhat are Functional Skills qualifications? 1  \nSizes of Functional Skills qualifications 2  \n2 Qualification summary and key information 3  \n3 Qualification purpose 5  \nQualifications purpose 5  \nQualifications aims and outcomes 5  \nRelationship with previous qualifications 6  \nProgression opportunities 6  \n4 Qualification structures 7  \nPearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1 7  \nPearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2 8  \n5 Subject content 9  \nQualification format 9  \nQualification title: Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1 10  \nQualification title: Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2 13  \n6 Programme delivery 16  \nElements of good practice 16  \nTraining and assessment delivery 17  \n7 Centre resource requirements 18  \n8 Access and recruitment 19  \nPrior knowledge, skills and understanding 19  \nAccess to qualifications for learners with disabilities or specific needs 19  \nSpecial consideration 20  \n9 Assessment 22  \nLanguage of assessment 22  \nSpeaking, listening and communicating 23  \nAppeals 25  \nDealing with malpractice 26  \n10 Centre recognition and approval 28  \nCentre recognition 28  \nApprovals agreement 28  \n11 Quality assurance of centres 29  \n12 Entry, awarding and reporting 30  \nLearner entry 30  \nAwarding and reporting 30  \nComponent results 30  \nQualification results 30  \nResitting 30  \n13 Further information and useful publications 31  \n14 Professional development and training 32  \n15 Contact us 33  \nAnnexe A: Glossary 34  \n1 Introducing Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills qualifications  \nWhat are Functional Skills qualifications?   \nFunctional Skills qualifications provide reliable evidence of a learner’s achievements against demanding content that is relevant to the workplace. The qualifications assess learners’ underpinning subject knowledge and their ability to apply this knowledge to different contexts. They provide a foundation for progression to employment and further technical education, and th","cbCaihz1tXwbUlHq","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihz1tXwbUlHq","pdf",476027,47,"English","# Introducing Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills qualifications\n## What are Functional Skills qualifications?\n## Sizes of Functional Skills qualifications\n# Qualification summary and key information\n# Qualification purpose\n## Qualifications purpose\n## Qualifications aims and outcomes\n# Qualification structures\n## Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1\n## Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2\n# Subject content\n## Qualification format\n## Qualification title: Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1\n## Qualification title: Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2\n# Programme delivery\n## Elements of good practice\n## Training and assessment delivery\n# Centre resource requirements\n## Access and recruitment\n## Prior knowledge, skills and understanding\n# Assessment\n## Language of assessment\n## Speaking, listening and communicating\n## Appeals\n## Dealing with malpractice\n# Centre recognition and approval\n## Centre recognition\n## Approvals agreement\n# Quality assurance of centres\n# Entry, awarding and reporting\n## Learner entry\n## Awarding and reporting\n## Component results\n# Further information and useful publications\n# Professional development and training\n# Contact us\n# Annexe A: Glossary","[{\"question\":\"What are Functional Skills qualifications designed to do in the workplace and everyday life?\",\"answer\":\"They provide reliable evidence of achievements against demanding, relevant content. 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