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Entry Level Functional Skills Maths in Bolton for Young People with an EHCP – Rumworth School

CostFunded through your local authority
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

For pupils of Rumworth School with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Places are arranged through your local authority.

About this course

Free Entry Level Functional Skills Maths Course in Bolton. Classes run at Rumworth School. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that Functional Skills Mathematics at Entry 1 is the right starting point for you. Over a full year of daytime study, you build the maths skills needed to handle everyday situations at home, at work, and in your community. No previous qualifications are required. The course covers applying and combining mathematical knowledge in real contexts, so maths becomes something you can use, not just something you've studied.

Who this course is for

Functional Skills Mathematics requires learners to use maths in ways that make them effective and involved as citizens, to operate confidently in life, and to work in a wide range of contexts. For mathematics to be useful, learners must have the skills and confidence to apply, combine and adapt their mathematical knowledge to new situations in their life and work. The capacity to identify and understand the role that mathematics plays in the world is crucial in enabling learners to function as effective citizens.

Entry requirements

No previous qualifications required for this course however students would be expected to be functioning at entry 1

What you will learn

  • You'll recognise and use whole numbers in everyday situations.
  • You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using straightforward methods.
  • You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll handle basic measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll apply maths to practical tasks such as handling money and following instructions.
  • You'll combine different maths skills to work through simple problems.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Rumworth School, with daytime attendance across the full year. Learning is practical and applied, focusing on using maths in everyday contexts. Assessment is through a set task and an on-screen or paper-based test, as specified by Pearson Edexcel for this qualification. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Rumworth School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative: basic maths used daily for stock and orders.
  • Retail assistant: handling money, pricing, and stock counts.
  • Care assistant: measuring, recording, and following written instructions.
  • Kitchen assistant: weighing, portioning, and reading recipes.
  • Cleaning operative: following schedules and measuring cleaning products.
  • Delivery driver's assistant: reading numbers, routes, and delivery notes.

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry 1, you can move on to the Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Entry 2, then Entry 3. From there, Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and Level 2 follow. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent. Many employers and colleges ask for Level 2 maths, so each step on this entry level functional skills maths qualification route brings you closer to that goal.

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