About Functional Skills
Through our partnership with Pass Functional Skills, Reading Doctor pupils can now access:
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Entry Level 1 Course
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Entry Level 2 Course
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Entry Level 3 Course
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Entry Level 3 Exam (with or without course)
This makes it possible for pupils to work through the levels at their own pace, with the option to sit a nationally recognised Entry Level 3 Functional Skills qualification when they’re ready.
What’s Included:
Each learner receives:
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A personal Reading Doctor to guide them through the course
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Access to an online learning platform with
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Diagnostic assessments
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Video tutorials
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Practice quizzes and topic tests
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AI-marked mock exams
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Smart progress tracking
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The option to take the Entry Level 3 exam online, invigilated remotely
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Flexible delivery: face-to-face, online or blended
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The unique Reading Doctor multisensory touch: we adapt course content using our bespoke resources to suit each learner's needs
Request a call with your local Reading Doctor
Pricing:
Option | Cost |
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Entry Level 3 Course & Exam Bundle | £350 |
Entry Level 3 Exam Only | £250 |
Entry Level 3 Course | £150 |
Entry Level 2 Course | £150 |
Entry Level 1 Course | £150 |
All purchases must be made via your child's Reading Doctor. Courses are only available to pupils already receiving Reading Doctor tuition.
Is it right for my child or pupil?
This is ideal for:
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Pupils in AP/EOTAS packages or with EHCPs
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Learners disengaged from school or classroom-based learning
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Those needing a real-world literacy qualification
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Students working below GCSE level who need a paced, personalised route
Flexible, Multisensory, Personal
Although the courses are digital, many pupils benefit from additional Reading Doctor input:
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In-person support to navigate the platform
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Offline activities using printed or tactile resources
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Breaks, chunking and adaptive teaching strategies
This approach allows us to support a wide range of learners, from those with dyslexia or ADHD to those with trauma or sensory needs.
"Our mission is to unlock the potential in struggling readers by removing barriers and building learning pathways. Our goal is to enable our pupils to read for pleasure and to learn effectively."
- Deborah Salsbury, Founder -
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