Maths Functional Skills

You'll be offered a course that's at the correct level for you. Your maths tutor will plan activities to support you to learn new skills, understand concepts and solve problems to achieve your qualification and progress to the next level of study.

The course will support you to gain employment or better employment where maths is an entry requirement. Some learners study this course so they can help their children with maths.

You'll also develop the following skills for work:

Problem solving skills. You'll be working on real life maths problem solving.
Team working skills. You'll work with other learners in your group.
Communication skills. This will be in class, in feedback, and through verbal and digital communication with your tutor.
Digital skills. You'll use PCs, laptops and tablets.
Resilience. Maths isn't an easy subject. You'll build resilience by keep trying even when it can be difficult.
Organisation skills. You'll keep a folder of your work.
Reliability. Attending your course is very important to be successful.

Eligibility Criteria

If you meet the eligibility criteria and would like to enrol onto one of our funded programmes, then complete this form and a member of the team will be in contact.

A person must be working within a care setting in order to complete the observational requirements of this qualification.
Aged 19 or over on or after 31st August 23.
Must not already hold the qualification that is being delivered.
Must not already hold a higher qualification in same subject
Must reside within a Greater London Authority postcode and where applicable must have permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months on the first day of learning.

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Is functional skills easier than GCSE?

Rather than being easier, functional skills are seen as more accessible than the GCSE, as the questions are more applicable to real life situations. The other advantages are that there is less content to cover, and you can sit the exams all year round with fast track results.

Do Universities accept level 2 functional skills?

Yes, the majority of universities accept the level 2 as a GCSE equivalent that enables you to gain entry to courses such as nursing, midwifery and many more.

What are level 2 functional skills equivalent to?

Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English are equivalent to grade C or level 4 GCSEs. Functional skills level 2 qualifications are accepted by employers and universities as GCSE equivalents.