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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Tower Hamlets – New City College Poplar Campus

CostFREE
Duration44 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Tower Hamlets. Classes run full-time during the day at New City College Poplar Campus. This entry level functional skills maths course is open to learners aged 16 to 18 years old. You'll build core number skills, covering everyday maths such as counting, simple calculations, and handling basic data. The course runs over 44 weeks. You'll sit a Pearson Edexcel assessment at the end.

Who this course is for

16 to 18

What you will learn

  • You'll recognise and use whole numbers in everyday contexts.
  • You'll add and subtract using simple numbers.
  • You'll understand basic money and measure in practical situations.
  • You'll read and interpret simple charts and tables.
  • You'll follow straightforward mathematical instructions and problems.
  • You'll use number skills to solve basic real-world tasks.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at New City College Poplar Campus, with a teacher guiding each session. Learning is practical and activity-based. Assessment is through a Pearson Edexcel test, which checks your understanding of the skills covered on the course. Your teacher will prepare you for the test throughout the 44 weeks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New City College Poplar Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant - basic maths used daily at the till
  • Warehouse operative - counting stock and checking quantities
  • Kitchen assistant - measuring ingredients and following recipes
  • Care assistant - recording basic information and following instructions
  • Cleaner or caretaker - reading rotas and simple schedules
  • Delivery driver's assistant - handling basic paperwork and numbers

What you could study next

Once you complete this entry level functional skills maths qualification, you can move on to Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths. From there, Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and then Level 2 are the natural next steps. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, and many employers and colleges ask for it. Each level builds on the last, so you progress at a pace that works for you.

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