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Maths Functional Skills

Buckinghamshire London Surrey

Additional Requirement for London Learners
If you live in London, the Greater London Authority requires learners completing Functional Skills to also undertake an eligible Level 2 or Level 3 short course alongside their qualification. This additional training is designed to develop further skills and knowledge to help support progression and secure a positive employment outcome following completion.

Course Synopsis

Maths Functional Skills helps you learn maths in practical ways, using real life examples and situations. It’s a popular choice if you need a Maths GCSE equivalent for a job, promotion, university access or an apprenticeship, or want to build your skills and confidence. You may work through the levels to reach Level 2, and the course is fully funded for eligible learners.

Why Study

  1. Get the Maths GCSE equivalent you need for a job, promotion, university or an apprenticeship.
  2. Build your own skills and confidence, or help children with their homework.
  3. Work up through the different levels until you reach Level 2 Maths.

Course Content

  • Work confidently with whole numbers and use them in your everyday calculations.
  • Use fractions, decimals and percentages accurately and apply them to everyday tasks.
  • Understand shape and space and use what you learn to answer questions with confidence.
  • Build your problem solving skills to work out answers in real situations.
  • Learn in practical ways, answering questions built on real life examples and situations.

How It Works

Our programmes generally use a blended approach, with a mixture of face to face sessions and remote delivery, so you can fit learning around your life. You’ll work through practical questions based on real life examples and situations, covering whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages, shape and space, and problem solving. You may need to work through the different levels to reach the Level 2 you’re aiming for, and the course is fully funded for eligible learners.

Eligibility

This is a guide to the eligibility criteria for our funded courses. If you are unsure whether you are eligible, please get in touch with our team and we will be happy to help.

  • Learners must be aged 19 or over.
  • Learners must live in London, Buckinghamshire, or Surrey.
  • Learners who are unemployed may also be eligible for full funding.
  • Learners must meet the relevant UK residency requirements for the duration of the course.
  • Learners must not be on a Skilled Worker visa, Sponsorship visa, or Graduate visa.
  • Learners must not be enrolled on another government funded course.

Progression Routes

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is equivalent to a GCSE grade 4 (grade C) and is widely accepted by employers, colleges, universities, and apprenticeship providers. The exam consists of two papers, calculator and non-calculator, graded as a pass or fail with no portfolio elements.

Yes. Functional Skills Maths is fully free for residents of London, Surrey and Buckinghamshire, funded by the government through the Adult Skills Fund. It can also be fully funded as part of an apprenticeship programme, depending on your age and employment status.

The programme runs for 11 weeks with weekly online sessions, homework, and a mock exam before the final assessment. Exams are held at our Farnham centre, designated local exam centres, or online with a proctor, with no portfolio elements required.

Functional Skills Maths is suitable for any adult looking to gain a maths qualification or improve their skills for work, further education, or everyday life. Every learner starts with an initial assessment to identify the right level, from Entry Level 1 through to Level 3.

The course covers whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, shape and space, and problem solving, all taught through real-life examples relevant to work and daily life. Learners with additional needs such as dyslexia or dyscalculia are supported by both tutors and a dedicated SEND coach.