Free Entry Level Maths Course in Ramsgate. Classes run at Foreland Fields School, full-time during the day. The course builds the mathematical skills and understanding needed to progress toward GCSE mathematics. All students at the school must have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). There are no other entry requirements. The course runs over 24 months. Courses at Foreland Fields School are funded through KCC, so there is no fee to pay. You'll work toward a Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in Mathematics.
Who this course is for
This course has been designed to complement the GCSE (9-1) mathematics qualification, enabling lower level attainers to develop the underpinning mathematical skills and understanding to provide a progression route to GCSE mathematics
Entry requirements
No particular entry requirements, but all students at our school must have an EHCP
What you will learn
You'll develop core number skills, including counting, place value, and basic calculations.
You'll work with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division at an entry level.
You'll explore shape, space, and measure in practical contexts.
You'll handle data and interpret simple charts and tables.
You'll build the underpinning maths understanding needed to move toward GCSE mathematics.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Foreland Fields School. Learning is personalised to your individual needs, interests, and aptitude. Assessment is built around the Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in Mathematics. Your progress will be tracked throughout the course to support your development and plan next steps.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Foreland Fields School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
This entry level maths qualification is a stepping stone toward further study and employment rather than a direct route to specific job roles. Progression to GCSE mathematics opens up a wider range of options, including:
Retail assistant, handling money and stock in a shop
Warehouse operative, working with numbers and stock records
Care assistant, supporting people in care settings
Kitchen assistant, measuring and following recipes
Catering assistant, working in a café, canteen, or kitchen
What you could study next
GCSE Mathematics (or Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and Level 2) - the natural next step after this Entry Level Certificate, recognised by employers and colleges across the UK.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1 - a stepping stone between entry level and Level 2, useful if you want to build confidence before tackling GCSE-equivalent study.
Vocational qualifications at Level 1 or Level 2 in areas such as childcare, retail, or catering - many of these require a maths qualification at Level 1 or above.
