Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Northallerton. Classes run at Northallerton Adult Education. Daytime sessions run part-time over 18 weeks, making it manageable alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. You'll work on everyday maths skills such as counting, simple calculations, and handling basic numerical information. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
This course is for people who want to improve their Maths skills and who currently, do not hold a current Entry Level 1 or higher qualification
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice.
What you will learn
You'll recognise and use whole numbers in everyday situations.
You'll add and subtract simple numbers with confidence.
You'll understand and use basic measures such as length, weight, and time.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and diagrams.
You'll handle money and work out straightforward costs.
You'll identify and describe simple shapes and patterns.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Northallerton Adult Education, with a tutor guiding each session. Assessment is through a formal written test set by City and Guilds. You'll also complete tasks and activities during the course that build toward the test. The tutor will track your progress throughout and let you know when you're ready to sit the assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and pricing daily.
Care assistant: uses maths for medication records and timesheets.
Warehouse operative: measures, counts, and checks deliveries.
Catering assistant: follows recipes, portions, and till work.
Cleaner or facilities operative: measures quantities and tracks time.
Childcare assistant: supports activities involving counting and measuring.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the natural next step after Entry Level 1, building on the skills you've gained.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): moves you closer to the entry level functional skills maths qualification that feeds into Level 1.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1): a stepping stone toward Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by most employers and colleges.
