MATHS & ENGLISH 'REBRANDED'

Our maths and English programme at SCL is so unique we have rebranded it Calculation & Communication.

Calculation will be used in topics such as timetables and fitness schedules, budgeting, calculating personal health and fitness goals, and not to mention keeping score.

Calculation is the tool to figure out the answer to any problem involving numbers.

Communication skills will help you to read and understand notices, instructions, and to write convincing covering letters for job applications. In addition, you will develop appropriate spoken communication with managers, teachers and peers.

Communication is the tool to making yourself understood and understanding & recognising the message that others are giving to you.

Our resources will be more project based so drawing on skills that are needed to resolve a particular situation.

Your course is made up of different projects covering all aspects, together with Challenges along the way to stretch and challenge your learning. 

As part of those projects and Challenges, Calculation & Communication has been embedded throughout, so you are continuously practising these skills naturally as part of your course in real life situations. 

WILL I NEED TO TAKE AN EXAM?

The government have stated that all 16 -19 year olds need to be given every opportunity to achieve a Level 2 qualification in English and maths. There are strict guidelines that SCL have to follow that will determine whether your qualification is a GCSE or a Functional Skill – your tutor will explain this to you as part of your induction.

If you need to sit an English or maths qualification, you will be enrolled automatically, and your timetable will show the time of your online lesson with your Specialist English or maths tutor via Teams.

As part of your enrolment you will receive a login for the following online resources that you will have 24-hour access to support you through your programme... 

EXAM DATES

All learners that have been registered on November GCSE resits will receive a link to complete a new GCSE dedicated assessment on Skills Forward. Your maths & English Specialists will mark these and provide feedback to you directly as part of your intensive course, along with your individual targets.

Exam dates for Summer exams (May/June):

Week commencing 7th December - Paper 1 mocks, English & Maths online - invigilated
Week commencing 8th March - Paper 2 mocks, English & maths online - invigilated

Level 1 Functional Skills Exams

Your Maths & English Specialists will book your Speaking & Listening exam, and provide you with your exam date. On this date, you will complete your Speaking & Listening exam with your Maths & English Specialist, who will evidence this. If, however, you miss your exam, you will be required to complete this in class with your Sports Tutor, before the exam deadline.

Speaking & Listening Level 1

Exams start date = Week commencing 16/11/20. All need to completed by 30/11/20

Level 1 Maths, Reading & Writing

Exams will be booked by Sports Tutors by 06/11/20.

All Functional Skills exams must be taken and completed by 20th January 2021.

GCSE POD

If you are enrolled onto a GCSE, then you will have access to GCSEPod. This platform gives you specific PodCasts on key topics which you can review as many times as you like! In addition, there are some quick checks to see that you have grasped the topic.

Revision workshops Leading up to your exams you will be given the opportunity to attend additional online workshops, which are geared to your exam.

Mock exams These are essential part of your course as they clearly indicate whether you are ready to sit an exam. If not, they will help to highlight the areas of weakness, which you can then target in the lead up to your exams. An exam calendar will be issued to you in the first term.

As you can see, we provide full access to a range of resources and support which will help you achieve your full potential while studying here at SCL. We can’t wait to accompany you on your journey through Calculation & Communication!