English and maths

Past Times at Wentworth Castle

Introduction - Non Regulated

What is Introduction?

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

Are you fascinated by history? Why not take a walk through the fascinating story of Wentworth Castle, explore the lives of its inhabitants whilst developing your written and verbal communication and maths skills as you share skills as you share your findings.

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Introduction

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

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Course description

Explore how one family used their wealth and power to influence the local, national and international stage and how the influence of people continents away had an impact on this area. This course will consider a timeline of key dates and events in the history of Wentworth Castle and provide an insight into the links between its past and present, whilst helping you to develop your research, presentation and language skills.

What you will develop skills in:

Formal/informal language
Develop Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar – common misspellings, homophones (there, their, they’re)
Sharing a presentation
Use of timelines

What can this course lead to?

Functional Skills qualifications in English or Maths

Course session dates

Tailored Learning Objective

Improving essential skills (English, ESOL, maths, digital)

When does this start and end?

15 January 2025 - 17 January 2025

What are the entry requirements?

No formal qualifications are required to study this course. A willingness to learn is essential.

Most jobs require you to have Level 2 in English and Maths. These qualifications are important in jobs that are most employable in the South and West Yorkshire Regions such as Education and Health and Social Care sector.

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Everyone I've met has been great, from the teaching staff to cleaning staff, all really friendly and welcoming. The gardens and grounds are amazing. I'm so glad to be able to study here.

Staying residential was the perfect way for me to learn. As well as the course subject, which everyone is involved in, learning extends beyond the class room.

All staff are amazing always, and willing to help with anything you need. I’m still doing English and Maths but no longer struggle in any of the subjects. All this because of the tutors' support and the good friends I made here. Thank you so much.