Delivered in a friendly and supportive environment, these courses are designed to increase your current ability and will help you succeed in everyday work and social situations. Successful completion could see you progress to the next level of Functional Skills, or to other further education courses as well as opening up a range of jobs and careers.
English Functional Skills |
Starts Wednesday 20th April, 9.30-12.30.We offer short, flexible FREE Basic Skills Maths and English courses, starting in April on Wednesday & Thursday mornings. Delivered in a friendly and supportive environment there are many reasons people come back to learning as an adult. You may need it for your job or training – or perhaps you just want to prove to yourself you can do it! Better still, *if you do not currently hold A*-C (Grade 9-4) or equivalent, then your course will be free! |
Maths Functional Skills |
Starts Thursday 21st April, 9.30-12.30.We offer short, flexible FREE Basic Skills Maths and English courses, starting in April on Wednesday & Thursday mornings. Delivered in a friendly and supportive environment there are many reasons people come back to learning as an adult. You may need it for your job or training – or perhaps you just want to prove to yourself you can do it! Better still, *if you do not currently hold A*-C (Grade 9-4) or equivalent, then your course will be free! |
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If you have any questions about Basic Skills Maths & English please call 01772 642040 or email us to get started! Alternatively, click here to apply now!
Check out what our students and teachers say about our Maths & English courses below: |
These qualifications are for you if you didn’t sit or achieve maths and English qualifications at school.
Functional Skills are skills-based qualifications and offer students the skills to use English and maths in everyday situations.
This is the level to start at if you are thinking about getting a maths or English basic qualification or want to build up to a higher-level qualification.
It is a great stepping stone for adults who learn better with practical, real-life examples.
English – starting April 20th 9.30 – 12.30
Maths – starting April 21st 9.30 – 12.30
Functional Skills is for you if you didn’t achieve the GCSEs you wanted at school, but now wish to develop essential skills to help you in life and/or work.
They are great for increasing your confidence and can help boost your employability.
Yes! Many employers require applicants to have a maths or English qualification. Functional Skills are well-recognised by employers and are widely accepted in place of GCSEs.
Taking a functional skills course show that you can solve problems and understand real-life situations. Employers are looking for these skills when recruiting for positions.
Functional Skills qualifications are taught completely differently from school!
You are in a small group of people of all ages and you are taught about skills that you will actually use in life and in the workplace. There will be no algebra or poetry!
You can go on the Level 1 and Level 2.
Almost all employers accept this qualification.
Most universities accept Functional Skills, but please check with the University you are thinking of applying to, to ensure they accept Functional Skills.
Functional Skills are recognised GCSE alternative qualifications.
Level 1 is equivalent to is equivalent to a GCSE grade 1 to 3 (D to G).
Level 2 is equivalent to a GCSE grade 4 (C)
Entry Level 3 is equivalent to a GCSE grade 1 (G)
Functional Skills are skills-based qualifications. GCSEs are academic qualifications which give learners more theoretical knowledge.
The course is delivered in the classroom at our Euxton Lane Campus.
This course is FREE if you are aged 19 years or over. You can be employed or unemployed. If you are unemployed, it will not affect your benefits.
You also need to be a UK national or have right of abode or an EEA national in the UK, who has been resident for at least the previous three years.
