Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Rugby. Classes run at Rugby Borough FC Academy. You'll have an initial assessment in the first few weeks to confirm the right starting level and help plan your programme. The course covers everyday number skills: reading and using numbers, simple calculations, and handling basic data. It runs over 75 hours of daytime classroom study.
Who this course is for
16-19
What you will learn
You'll read, write, and order numbers in everyday contexts.
You'll add and subtract whole numbers to solve simple problems.
You'll recognise and use basic shapes and measurements.
You'll handle simple data, including reading charts and tables.
You'll apply number skills to practical, real-life situations.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Rugby Borough FC Academy, with a programme tailored to your starting point and goals. Assessment for the NCFE Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 1) is task-based and focuses on applying skills in practical contexts. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rugby Borough FC Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic records.
Care assistant: records observations, follows written care plans.
Kitchen assistant: measures ingredients, follows recipes and rotas.
Cleaner or caretaker: reads schedules, records tasks completed.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths: the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths: moves you closer to the level employers and colleges most commonly ask for.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a significant step toward the Level 2 qualification that many employers treat as a GCSE maths alternative.
Vocational qualifications at Entry Level or Level 1 in your chosen sector, which often sit alongside functional skills maths classes as part of a study programme.
