Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Huntingdon. Classes run at Huntingdon Nursery. Daytime sessions run part-time over 10 months, making this a manageable option if you're fitting study around other commitments. You'll work with whole numbers and decimals, fractions and percentages, time, money, and measurements. The maths you cover connects directly to everyday situations: shopping, bills, and practical calculations at work or at home. Before you start, you'll complete a short initial assessment so the course is matched to your starting point.
Who this course is for
Our accredited Functional Skills maths course gives you the essential, practical skills in maths that you can apply at work, at home or in your community by developing your numeracy skills and learn how to work with whole numbers and decimals, fractions and percentages, time, money and measurements. You will gain confidence in using maths in everyday life and work situations such as: - Work out price increase and decreases when shopping and paying for bills - Calculate how much wallpaper and paint is needed to decorate - Support with your children's maths homework - Effectively budget and understand your pay slip - Understand data and produce numerical reports - Meeting employer needs to support employment or progression in work
Entry requirements
Prior to starting the course, you will be required to complete a brief initial assessment. This will help us understand your current starting point and allow us to tailor the course to meet your specific needs.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers and decimals in practical contexts.
You'll calculate fractions and percentages, including price increases and decreases.
You'll use measurements for everyday tasks such as area and quantity.
You'll handle time and money in real work and home situations.
You'll apply maths to bills, budgets, and shopping calculations.
You'll build accuracy when checking and interpreting numerical information.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Huntingdon Nursery. Learning is hands-on and practical, focusing on applying maths to everyday situations. Assessment is through a formal written exam set by City and Guilds. Your initial assessment before the course starts helps the centre plan sessions around your current level and specific needs.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Huntingdon Nursery will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handling cash, pricing, and stock calculations daily.
Care assistant: recording measurements, medication amounts, and timesheets.
Warehouse operative: counting, weighing, and checking deliveries accurately.
Catering assistant: measuring ingredients and calculating portions.
Administrator: working with figures, invoices, and basic data.
Childcare worker: tracking attendance, budgets, and daily records.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4.
GCSE Mathematics: if you want to sit the formal GCSE exam route after building your confidence at Entry Level.
