Free Entry Level Functional Skills Maths in Thornton-Cleveleys – Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School
CostFREE
Duration3 years
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level Functional Skills Maths Course in Thornton-Cleveleys. Classes run at Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School. This entry level functional skills maths course focuses on maths for everyday life, including skills that support independence and daily routines. Some units are designed for learners with profound and multiple learning disabilities. The course runs over 3 years with flexible daytime attendance. There are no specific entry requirements.
Who this course is for
This course is primarily intended for young people and adults who are not yet ready for independent living or employment. It will help you to prepare for life after school or college and develop your confidence and skills for everyday life. There are some units within this course that are suitable for learners with profound and multiple learning disabilities.
Entry requirements
No specific entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll use numbers in everyday situations, such as counting and simple calculations.
You'll handle money and understand basic transactions.
You'll read and interpret simple data, such as charts or timetables.
You'll measure and compare everyday quantities like time, length, and weight.
You'll apply maths to practical tasks that support daily living.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with flexible daytime attendance. Learning is hands-on and practical, focused on everyday maths tasks. Assessment is ongoing and task-based, matched to your level and needs. Some units are adapted for learners with profound and multiple learning disabilities.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker: maths skills support daily care tasks
Retail assistant: handling money and stock counting
Kitchen assistant: measuring ingredients and following quantities
Warehouse operative: counting, sorting, and basic data tasks
Cleaner or caretaker: timing, quantities, and simple record-keeping
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths: the next step up in this entry level functional skills maths qualification series, building on what you've learned.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: moves toward a GCSE maths alternative recognised by many employers.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the GCSE maths equivalent, accepted where employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent.
