Explore a range of practical ideas that you can easily incorporate into your own teaching to fully engage Functional Skills learners, stretch and challenge them and achieve excellent results.

Phonics-based approaches are a key part of the new Functional Skills English at Entry Level and can have particular benefits with ESOL learners. This webinar explores how to use phonics-based approaches appropriately, building on insights from the Post-16 Phonics Toolkit.

Using the time we have to plan for next year. Understanding what makes a great curriculum for maths and English and how this contributes to a successful 'deep dive'.

With Ofsted's new focus on the 'Quality of Education' many providers are reviewing their curriculum to ensure it offers the depth and breadth to engage and challenge learners. This webinar will outline the key elements of reviewing and developing your existing curriculum offer with a clear process you can follow.

The increased emphasis on SPAG in GCSE and Functional English qualifications continues to challenge teachers to teach grammar in effective and engaging ways for learners who have previously struggled with reading and writing. Contrary to expectations, grammar teaching does not have to be dull; patterns are remembered most easily when taught and practised actively within the context of reading and writing, especially when there is a genuine need to use them purposefully for effect.

This interactive webinar will identify the kind of number skills, vocabulary and calculation strategies that can be meaningfully explored when tackling Functional English tasks. The teaching approaches reflect an emphasis on collaborative learning and provide practitioners with important opportunities to develop learners' critical thinking and comprehension skills in interesting and engaging ways.

The ability to read, understand and use technical vocabulary is a key element in feeling confident in any vocational role or workplace setting. Supporting learners to use subject specific vocabulary can therefore be a valuable way in which trainers can integrate English skills development in both their theory and practical sessions.