Free Entry Level Functional Skills Maths in Wirral – West Kirby Residential School
CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level Functional Skills Maths Course in Wirral. Classes run at West Kirby Residential School, full-time during the day. This entry level functional skills maths course covers the everyday maths skills you need for education, work, and daily life. Topics include numbers, measures, and handling data in practical contexts. The course typically takes 9 months. You'll sit a Pearson Edexcel assessment at the end.
Who this course is for
equip learners with the basic skills they need to operate confidently, effectively and independently in education, work and everyday life.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and simple calculations.
You'll add, subtract, multiply, and divide using everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll work with basic measures such as length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll handle money and work out simple costs.
You'll recognise and use simple fractions in practical situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at West Kirby Residential School, with activities and tasks set in real everyday contexts. Assessment is through a Pearson Edexcel test. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course and prepare you for the final assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. West Kirby Residential 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 daily.
Warehouse operative: measures, counts, and records stock accurately.
Care assistant: uses numeracy for recording and following instructions.
Kitchen assistant: measures ingredients and follows portion guides.
Cleaner or caretaker: reads schedules and measures cleaning products.
Delivery driver's mate: counts packages and checks delivery notes.
What you could study next
Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Entry 3: the next step up, building on what you've covered here.
Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Level 1: moves you closer to a GCSE maths alternative and opens more job and training options.
Functional Skills qualification in English at Entry 2: pair your maths progress with an entry level functional skills maths certificate in English to strengthen your overall skills profile.
