Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Tower Hamlets – New City College Attlee A Level Academy
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration43 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in maths, whatever you earn. If you already have one, fees apply. Contact New City College for more info.
Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths Course in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at New City College Attlee A Level Academy, part-time during the day. The course runs over 43 weeks, giving you time to build at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll work toward the Pearson Edexcel entry level functional skills maths qualification, covering everyday number skills used in work and daily life. An initial assessment will confirm this is the right starting point for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll recognise and use whole numbers in everyday situations.
You'll add and subtract using simple numbers.
You'll handle money, including counting and giving change.
You'll read and understand basic number information, such as prices and quantities.
You'll use simple measurements, such as length, weight, and time.
You'll interpret straightforward data, such as tables and charts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at New City College Attlee A Level Academy. Teaching covers practical, everyday maths tasks. Assessment is through a set task completed under supervised conditions. There is no coursework portfolio at this level. Your tutor will guide you through the skills you need before you sit the assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Attlee A Level Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, prices, and stock counts daily.
Warehouse operative: uses measurements and quantities on the job.
Care assistant: reads rotas, records, and basic charts.
Cleaner or caretaker: follows schedules and measures cleaning products.
Kitchen porter: works with quantities, timings, and deliveries.
Laundry or facilities worker: follows instructions involving numbers and time.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up, covering slightly more complex number tasks.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): builds further toward the Level 1 qualification.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a stronger foundation for employment and further study.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by many employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4.
