Functional Skills

Our Approach

Functional Skills in Maths and English are well recognised qualifications and alternatives to GCSEs. This allows students to demonstrate their ability to achieve in these core subjects, in a way that is tailored to their style of learning. We work towards all our students eventually achieving Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, which is equivalent to a GCSE Grade 5.

Who is it suitable for?

Functional Skills qualifications are ideal for learners wishing to develop practical, transferable skills in order to work confidently, effectively and independently in life. It is suitable for a wide range of individuals and is fundamental to the successful completion of various wider qualifications and frameworks, such as Foundation Learning.

We provide:

  • Accredited qualifications achieved by the time the student finishes their stay

  • A small and focused classroom setting

  • Additional one-to-one support

Our Courses

  • English Level 1 and 2

  • English Entry Level 1, 2 and 3

  • Mathematics Entry Level 1, 2 and 3

  • Mathematics Level 1 and 2