Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Coventry. Classes run at Hereward College. This course is offered as part of a larger study programme for learners aged 16 to 24 with an EHC Plan. You'll study daytime maths classes full-time over one year, building number, measure, and data skills from the ground up. An entry level functional skills maths course like this gives you a solid foundation before progressing toward higher functional skills maths qualifications, which are the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by many employers and colleges.
Who this course is for
This course is offered as part of a larger study programme for learners aged 16-24 with an EHC Plan.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll handle money in everyday contexts, such as recognising coins and notes.
You'll read and use simple measures, including length, weight, and time.
You'll interpret basic data from simple charts, tables, and lists.
You'll solve straightforward number problems using addition and subtraction.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Hereward College, with practical tasks and activities matched to everyday situations. Assessment is through a set task completed under supervised conditions. Your tutor will work with you throughout the year to prepare you for the assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hereward College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supports daily living tasks in care settings.
Retail assistant: handles stock, cash, and customer transactions.
Warehouse operative: picks, packs, and processes orders.
Kitchen assistant: measures ingredients and follows basic recipes.
Catering assistant: supports food preparation and service.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up, building on Entry 1 skills.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): prepares you for Level 1 study.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a significant step toward the Level 2 qualification that employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent.
