Free Entry Level 1 Maths Course in Stoke-on-Trent. Classes run at Regent College, full-time during the day. This is a free maths course funded through the EFA or your local authority. Following an assessment, you'll work on individual targets as part of an Independent Living Skills programme. The entry level maths classes focus on measure, shape and space in everyday settings, including your local and wider community. The course runs over 38 weeks. You'll need an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to join.
Who this course is for
Following assessment learners will work on individual targets as part of their principle qualification: Independent Living Skills. Learners will work on developing their skills in familiar contexts and situations in everyday settings both within their local and extended communities.
Entry requirements
EHCP
What you will learn
You'll measure lengths, weights and capacities in everyday situations.
You'll recognise and name common 2D and 3D shapes.
You'll understand basic ideas about position and direction.
You'll apply maths skills in familiar, real-world contexts.
You'll work toward personal targets linked to your Independent Living Skills programme.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Regent College, working on individual targets set after your initial assessment. Learning is practical and based on everyday situations in your local and wider community. Assessment is ongoing and matched to your personal targets. Your progress is tracked as part of your broader Independent Living Skills qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Regent College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker, helping people with daily living tasks
Classroom assistant, supporting learners with additional needs
Community support assistant, working in local services
Retail assistant, handling basic stock and measurements
Catering assistant, using practical maths in a kitchen setting
What you could study next
After this entry level maths qualification, you could move on to:
Entry Level 2 Maths Award, building further on measure, shape and number skills.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths, a step toward the Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills Maths qualifications that many employers and colleges ask for.
Your tutor at Regent College can advise on the right next step based on your progress.
