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Free Entry Level Maths Course in Wandsworth – South Thames College – Tooting Centre

CostFREE
Duration14 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Nov 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level Maths (Stepping Stones to Functional Skills) Course in Wandsworth. Classes run at South Thames College - Tooting Centre, with daytime sessions spread across 14 weeks at a manageable part-time pace. This maths (stepping stones to functional skills) course builds the number skills and problem-solving confidence you need to progress toward Functional Skills Maths. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.

Who this course is for

Please see our website for full details www.stcg.ac.uk

Entry requirements

Please see our website for full details www.stcg.ac.uk

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 straightforward charts, tables, and data.
  • You'll use basic measures, including length, weight, and time.
  • You'll handle money and work out simple costs.
  • You'll recognise and describe basic shapes and patterns.
  • You'll apply maths to practical, real-life situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at South Thames College - Tooting Centre, with a teacher guiding you through each topic. Assessment is through tasks and activities completed during the course. Your progress is tracked as you work through each part of the programme, so you can move at a pace that suits you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Thames College - Tooting Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: basic maths used daily at the till and stockroom
  • Care assistant: numeracy needed for recording and medication support
  • Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and stock tasks
  • Catering assistant: weights, measures, and portion calculations
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas and recording hours
  • Childcare worker: number work supports early years learning activities

What you could study next

Once you complete this entry level maths (stepping stones to functional skills) qualification, the natural next step is Functional Skills Maths Level 1. From there, you can work toward Functional Skills Maths Level 2, which is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE Maths pass. Many employers and further education courses ask for Level 2 maths, so this course puts you on a clear path toward that goal.

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