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National Standards

National standards for Adult Literacy, Numeracy and ESOL have been set by the DfES. They are set at different levels, 3 Entry Standards (1,2 and 3), Level 1 and Level 2. The levels are simply described by reference to Skill Level, Vocational Skills Standards Levels and relationship to the National Curriculum.

  • Entry levels 1, 2 and 3 are set at Survival Skill Level, have no Vocational Skills Standards equivalent. They equate to Key Stage 1, Level 2, Age 7 of the National Curriculum.

  • Level 1 is at the Functional Skill level, and equates to Level 1 of the Vocational Skills Standards and Key stage 2, Level 4, Age 11 of the National Curriculum.

  • Level 2 is at the Operational Skill level, and equates to Level 2 of the Vocational Skills Standards and Key stage 3.4, GCSE A star - C, Age 16 of the National Curriculum.

  • Go to www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus

 

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