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Functional Skills: English Levels 1 & 2 Quality Assurance Handbook

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TitleFunctional Skills: English Levels 1 & 2 Quality Assurance Handbook
URL NameFunctional-Skills-English-Levels-1-2-2019-Reform-Quality-Assurance-Handbook
Issue
Where can I find information and help with centre quality assurance requirements when delivering Functional Skills English? 
FAQ
Banner text reads: Functional Skills English Levels 1 & 2 Quality Assurance Handbook
The Centre Guide to Quality Assurance Handbook for Functional Skills English Levels 1 and 2 Speaking, Listening and Communicating can be downloaded below:
Thumbnail of Level 1 & 2 English Quality Assurance Handbook Functional Skills Levels 1 and 2 - Centre Guide to Quality Assurance 2026 to 2027 - [PDF Download]
This resource is designed to help you with your Functional Skills English Level 1 and 2 Speaking, Listening and Communicating delivery. We advise that all Examinations Officers, Programme Managers, Lead Internal Verifiers, Assessors, and Internal Verifiers in centres offering Functional Skills English at Levels 1 and 2 familiarise themselves with the contents of this handbook.

Centres must conduct all Functional Skills Level 1 and 2 examinations for Reading and Writing components in line with the information in the guidance in the Functional Skills Instructions For The Conduct Of Examinations (ICE) and Additional Exams Guidance documents.

Additional Resources:

Vocational Quality Assurance is an important part of ensuring that you continue to meet Functional Skills requirements for Pearson Centre Approval and Recognition. Please see below support materials available to you.

Guides and Documents
PDF iconFunctional Skills Level 1 and 2 - Quality Assurance Year Planner 2026 to 2027 - [PDF Download]
PDF iconFunctional Skills Level 1 and 2 - Quality Assurance Checklist Guide - [PDF Download]
Quality Assurance Templates

We have created assessment and internal verification plan templates to help reduce centre administration. These are not a formal requirement although you may find them useful.
XLS Spreadsheet iconFunctional Skills Assessment Plan - [.xlsx Download]
XLS Spreadsheet iconFunctional Skills Internal Verification Plan - [.xlsx Download]
Related Articles:
Functional Skills OSCA
Functional Skills English, Maths: Instructions For The Conduct Of Examinations (ICE)
Vocational Quality Assurance
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