Medway Adult Education

Course Description
This course is at the Gillingham Centre and is for anyone who wants to improve their English. Please note: You can phone 01634 338400 to book an initial assessment or you can make an application online at the Medway Adult Education site. Online enrolment is not available for this course.

It may be necessary to temporarily move your course online if the centre needs to close due to bad weather, or other unexpected events.

What will I learn on this course?
� Be able to gain meaning from a short straightforward text.
� Be able to identify the purpose of a short straightforward text.
� Be able to find information from straightforward text and images.
� Be able to order words alphabetically.
� Be able to produce and present information using simple and compound sentences with correct use of adjectives, punctuation and spelling.
� Use upper- and lower-case letters correctly.
� Be able to record personal details in a form correctly

Is this course suitable for me?
This course is for learners who are continuing their ESOL journey have achieved ESOL Entry 1 and are working towards Entry 2. You will be working towards an examination with the support of your tutor. As part of the course requirements, you are expected to attend all scheduled examinations. You should make any necessary arrangements in advance to ensure you can attend. Your tutor will confirm exam dates and times with you at the beginning of your course
Exam Dates: 23rd March and 5th July 2027
You will need to phone 01634 338400 or apply online to have an initial assessment.

Is there anything else I need to know about the course?
� You must practise English outside the classroom and spend at least 1 hour a week on homework.
� We expect you to attend all lessons so that you make progress.
� Your teacher will give you regular and helpful feedback to help you learn.

Will there be additional costs?
This course is free if you meet the funding criteria, i.e you are on a recognised benefit or earning less that £26,800 per annum. You will be required to pay if you don�t meet the funding criteria.
You will need
� A ring binder folder
� An A5 notebook to write in
� A pen and pencil.

What could I go on to do after this course?
From the start of the course, you will work towards targets and have regular assessments and reviews of learning. You will prepare to sit exams in reading and/or writing at Entry 2. Your teacher will help decide which exams you are ready for. When you have passed all exams at Entry 2, you can move to a higher level.

If you wish to explore your learning, work, or career options, you can speak to a fully trained careers advisor on 0800 100 900. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

If you need further advice, please telephone 01634 338400.

�What is the attendance policy?
You must complete all homework set and attend class for at least 85% of the time so that you can progress and sit exams. If you are ill or unable to attend, please contact our Absence Line 01634 338416, so that we can let your tutor know, and so they can give you any work you may have missed. Please do not book a holiday during term time.

How are IT/Digital skills used and enhanced on this course?
You may have the opportunity to use computers with internet access in class time. You may need to use the internet for some of your course - using a mobile phone, tablet, or computer. The tutor will speak to you about useful websites, apps, and online resources which you may be asked to use for homework.

Health & Safety
We try to make sure your class is as safe as possible. If you are worried about anything, please talk to your tutor or our Safeguarding Officer.

For e-learning courses - etiquette and safe learning
If your class needs to go online due to bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances, please make sure you and everyone at home are fully dressed when you are joining classes, and that no personal information (address, bank details) can be seen.