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Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Birmingham – Queen Alexandra College

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Birmingham. Classes run at Queen Alexandra College. This course is designed for students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties, and forms part of a wider study programme that includes therapies and specialist support. You'll build core number and maths skills at your own pace, with full-time daytime classes over 12 months. Entry is through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan via your Local Authority, or by applying directly to the college for an initial assessment.

Who this course is for

Suitable for students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties

Entry requirements

High Needs Students with EHC Plan and referral through Local Authority OR apply directly to College to apply for initial assessment. This will form part of a wider study programme which will include therapies and specialist support for LLDD

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
  • You'll handle money and understand basic budgeting in everyday situations.
  • You'll read and use simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using common units.
  • You'll solve straightforward maths problems in real everyday contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with specialist support tailored to your needs. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2) is through a written task or on-screen test. Your wider study programme also includes therapies and specialist LLDD support alongside your maths learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Queen Alexandra College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Supported employment roles: maths skills support day-to-day tasks in many workplaces.
  • Retail assistant: handling money and stock requires basic number skills.
  • Catering assistant: measuring and following recipes uses everyday maths.
  • Care assistant: recording and reading simple data is part of daily care work.
  • Warehouse operative: counting, checking, and labelling goods needs number confidence.

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 2, you could move on to the Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3), then Level 1, and eventually Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, and is what many employers and colleges ask for. Each step builds on the last, and Queen Alexandra College can advise on the right next stage for you.

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