Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Middlesbrough – Biz Hub Middlesbrough

CostFREE
Duration15 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Biz Hub Middlesbrough, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. You'll work on everyday maths skills across 15 weeks, studying at a pace that fits around your life. An initial assessment confirms this is the right level for you. To join, you need to be 19 or over on 31 August 2025, live in a Tees Valley postcode, and not be in any other funded training.

Who this course is for

This course is for those who are looking to improve their English skills, including reading, writing and speaking and listening. We have a variety of levels available to study, starting form entry level 1, all of the way through to level 2. This allows for individuals to gain an accredited qualification in this area, to support personal development and career pathways.

Entry requirements

Must meet all funding eligbility requirements, including:

  • Age 19+ on 31/08/25
  • Live in a Tees Valley Postcode
  • Not in any other form of funded training
  • Must meet all residency criteria to access funded training.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday written information, including signs, forms, and short texts.
  • You'll write simple sentences clearly and correctly.
  • You'll take part in straightforward conversations and follow spoken instructions.
  • You'll build confidence in using English in everyday situations at home and at work.

How you will learn

Learning is blended: you'll study online in your own time and attend daytime sessions at Biz Hub Middlesbrough. Assessment is through tasks and activities set by your tutor. There are no surprise exams. Your progress is tracked throughout the course, and your tutor will support you at each stage.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Biz Hub Middlesbrough will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is essential
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
  • Care assistant: communicating with clients and writing basic records
  • Retail assistant: handling queries and writing simple notes
  • Receptionist: reading messages and responding clearly in writing
  • Classroom or nursery support assistant: following written guidance and communicating with staff

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 2, you can move on to Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English, then Level 1, and eventually Level 2. Level 2 Functional Skills English is the recognised GCSE maths alternative that many employers and colleges accept. Each step builds on the last, and you can take them at your own pace.

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