Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Lambeth – Lambeth College Brixton Centre
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration18 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Feb 2027
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 South Bank Colleges for more info.
Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Lambeth. Classes run at Lambeth College Brixton Centre, part-time during the day. Fees depend on your circumstances and may not apply to all learners. The course runs over 18 weeks and covers the core maths skills you use in everyday life and work. It's a recognised entry level functional skills maths qualification, awarded by Pearson Edexcel. An initial assessment helps confirm this is the right starting level for you and shapes how your learning is planned.
Who this course is for
Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about E1 Functional Skills Maths (Edexcel). You can also visit us at our Clapham Centre: 45 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9BL to speak to a course advisor, but it is best to book an appointment in advance. If you would like to enquire specifically about this course please quote the course reference number which is D2MAT-E1FS-D-C1/1. We hope to see you at Lambeth College in the near future :)
Entry requirements
Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about E1 Functional Skills Maths (Edexcel). You can also visit us at our Clapham Centre: 45 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9BL to speak to a course advisor, but it is best to book an appointment in advance. If you would like to enquire specifically about this course please quote the course reference number which is D2MAT-E1FS-D-C1/1. We hope to see you at Lambeth College i...
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll add and subtract using everyday contexts such as money and time.
You'll recognise and use simple fractions in practical situations.
You'll read and interpret basic data, such as tables and charts.
You'll use maths to solve straightforward problems in daily life.
You'll develop the number skills needed to progress to Entry Level 2 maths.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Lambeth College Brixton Centre. Teaching covers practical, everyday maths tasks. Assessment is through a written test set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll need to pass the test to earn your certificate. Your tutor will prepare you for the assessment throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lambeth College Brixton Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, change, and stock counts
Care assistant: recording measurements and following instructions
Warehouse operative: checking quantities and reading labels
Kitchen assistant: weighing ingredients and following recipes
Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas and recording hours
Admin assistant: basic data entry and form completion
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the natural next step after Entry 1, building on the skills you've gained.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): moves you closer to the level employers and colleges most commonly ask for.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a further step toward the Level 2 qualification that is the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by most employers.
