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Free Entry Level Functional Skills Maths in Northwich – Greenbank School

CostFREE
Duration18 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level Functional Skills Maths Course in Northwich. Classes run at Greenbank School. To join, you must have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), a diagnosis of Autism, and attend Greenbank School. The course runs full-time during the day and typically takes 18 months. You'll apply mathematical thinking to everyday situations, building the foundations you need for adult life and further learning. This is an entry level functional skills maths qualification delivered by NCFE.

Who this course is for

A Functional Skills course to enable the students to progress, by applying the key skills taught in Key Stage 4 in a practical way in Preparation for Adulthood

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for this course are; you must have an EHCP, a diagnosis of Autism and attend Greenbank School. Please refer to school admission policy for further details.

What you will learn

  • You'll use whole numbers for everyday tasks such as counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
  • You'll handle money and work out basic costs in familiar situations.
  • You'll read and use simple measurements, including length, weight, and time.
  • You'll interpret straightforward data presented in charts, tables, or lists.
  • You'll apply mathematical thinking to solve simple problems in practical, real-life contexts.
  • You'll develop the underpinning skills needed to progress toward higher levels of maths.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Greenbank School, with teaching focused on practical application of maths in everyday situations. Assessment is set and marked by NCFE. It covers the skills taught across the qualification and is taken when you're ready. Your teacher will prepare you for the assessment throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Supported work placement: entry-level role with workplace support
  • Retail assistant: handling stock, prices, and change
  • Catering assistant: measuring ingredients and following instructions
  • Warehouse operative: counting, sorting, and basic record-keeping
  • Horticulture worker: measuring, weighing, and practical tasks

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to the Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Entry Level 2, then Entry Level 3. From there, Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and Level 2 build toward the standard that employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE maths equivalent. Each step prepares you for the next, at a pace that suits you.

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