Free Entry Level Maths Course in Northwich. Classes run at Greenbank School, full-time during the day. This is a specialist course for KS4 learners with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and a diagnosis of Autism who attend Greenbank School. The course runs over 18 months. You'll build your maths skills across a broad range of topics designed to engage and challenge you at Entry Level. This free maths course leads to the OCR Certificate in Mathematics (Entry 1-2-3), an entry level maths certificate that covers Levels 1, 2, and 3 within Entry Level.
Who this course is for
KS4 will complete the new Entry Level Certificate in Mathematics will inspire and engage learners by providing a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study.
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 develop number skills including counting, ordering, and basic calculations.
You'll work with money, measures, and everyday quantities.
You'll explore shape, space, and simple geometry.
You'll handle and interpret basic data and information.
You'll apply maths to practical, real-life situations.
You'll progress through Entry Level 1, 2, and 3 content at your own pace.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Greenbank School during the day. Teaching is tailored to support learners with Autism. Assessment is carried out through tasks and activities set by OCR, completed during the course. There is no formal written exam. Your work is assessed against OCR's criteria for the Entry Level Certificate in Mathematics.
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, using everyday maths on the job.
Retail assistant, handling money and stock.
Catering assistant, measuring and following recipes.
Warehouse operative, counting and organising goods.
Supported office work, using numbers in admin tasks.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3 or Level 1: a next step if you want to build on your entry level maths qualification in a broader setting.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised equivalent to GCSE Maths, accepted by many employers and colleges.
Level 1 Award or Certificate in a vocational subject: many vocational courses accept an entry level maths certificate as part of their entry requirements.
