Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Spennymoor. Classes run at Spennymoor Youth & Community Centre. Sessions are part-time and daytime, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll work on everyday maths skills: calculating, measuring, and handling numbers with more confidence. The course runs over 36 weeks. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths is the right starting point, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. This is a free functional skills maths course for adults at any stage.
Who this course is for
Anyone wishing to boost their skills and gain a functional skills qualification
What you will learn
You'll recognise and use whole numbers in everyday situations.
You'll add and subtract simple numbers to solve practical problems.
You'll understand and use basic measurements, including length, weight, and time.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and data.
You'll handle money, including counting and giving change.
You'll apply number skills to real tasks like shopping, cooking, and travel.
How you will learn
You'll attend face-to-face classroom sessions at Spennymoor Youth & Community Centre. Learning is at your own pace, guided by a tutor. Assessment is through tasks and activities set during the course. You'll complete a final assessment to earn your Pearson Edexcel certificate. The centre will confirm the assessment format before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Spennymoor Youth & Community Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for basic maths skills
Retail assistant: handling money and stock counts daily
Warehouse operative: measuring, counting, and checking orders
Catering assistant: weighing ingredients and managing portions
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading labels and following instructions
Childcare helper: supporting activities that involve numbers and shapes
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 up, recognised by many employers as a solid foundation in numeracy.
