Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Oldham for Young People with an EHCP – New Bridge School
CostFunded through your local authority
Duration2 years
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
For pupils of New Bridge School with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Places are arranged through your local authority.
About this course
Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Oldham. Classes run at New Bridge School. The course is tailored to your individual needs and agreed outcomes, so your learning plan is built around you. You'll study full-time during the day, and the course typically takes two years. It covers the practical maths skills used in everyday life and work. An entry level functional skills maths qualification is assessed through tasks rather than traditional exams, making it a genuine gcse maths alternative for those who prefer a different approach.
Who this course is for
Learners follow a course tailored to their individual needs and desired outcomes as agreed in their EHCP and are entered for appropriate accreditation according to their abilities and aspirations.
Entry requirements
Academic ability
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers.
You'll handle money and work out basic costs.
You'll read and use simple fractions and percentages.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems in everyday contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at New Bridge School, with teaching tailored to your EHCP and personal goals. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3 Qualification is task-based. You'll be entered for the qualification when you and your tutor agree you're ready, based on your abilities and aspirations.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New Bridge School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations.
Warehouse operative: measures, counts, and records stock accurately.
Kitchen assistant: follows recipes, measures ingredients, and manages portions.
Care assistant: records observations and manages simple daily tasks.
Cleaning operative: follows schedules and measures cleaning products correctly.
Post room or admin assistant: sorts, counts, and organises materials.
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 qualification employers recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent, often required for further training or employment.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: if you want to build your reading and writing skills alongside your maths.
