Free Entry Level Functional Skills Maths Course in Northwich. Classes run at Greenbank School, full-time during the day. This course is for students with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and a diagnosis of Autism who attend Greenbank School. It builds on Key Stage 4 maths skills, applying them practically as part of Preparation for Adulthood. The course typically takes 18 months. You'll work toward the NCFE Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Entry Level 2 Certificate.
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 numbers to solve simple, everyday problems.
You'll work with money, measurements, and basic data in familiar situations.
You'll apply mathematical thinking in practical, real-life contexts.
You'll develop confidence handling addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll read and interpret straightforward charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use maths skills to support independence in daily life.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Greenbank School, with teaching focused on practical application of maths skills. Assessment is set and marked by NCFE. It tests your ability to apply mathematical thinking to solve simple problems in familiar situations. Your teacher will use an initial assessment to understand your starting point and plan your learning from there.
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
Support worker: assists people with daily living tasks
Retail assistant: handles stock, cash, and customer queries
Kitchen assistant: measures ingredients and follows basic recipes
Warehouse operative: counts stock and reads basic data
Horticulture or grounds worker: uses measurement in practical outdoor tasks
What you could study next
Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Entry Level 3: the next step up, building on Entry Level 2 skills.
Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Level 1: moves toward the GCSE maths equivalent level, useful for employment and further study.
Functional Skills qualification in English at Entry Level 2: pairs well with maths to broaden your skills for work and independence.
