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Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Whitstable

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Whitstable. Classes run at The Whitstable School, full-time during the day as part of the school's Accelerate programme. The course runs for one year and covers the maths skills needed for Level 3 study, apprenticeships, and work. A level 2 functional skills maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges when they ask for GCSE grade 4 or above. Entry is open to students who have not yet achieved a grade 4 in GCSE Maths.

Who this course is for

This exciting one year pathway aims to:

  • Equip you with Maths skills required for Level 3 study, apprenticeships and employability
  • Build resilience, team work skills and communication through our enrichment programme
  • Boost your digital skills ready for the world of work or further study
  • Enable you to develop the skills needed to graduate into The Whitstable School’s Level 3 pathway
  • Develop your employability skills with bespoke work experience opportunities and placements

Entry requirements

  • Only students who have not achieved a grade 4 in Maths GCSE are eligible
  • Positive attendance, punctuality and conduct reference will be required

What you will learn

  • You'll develop number skills including fractions, decimals, percentages, and ratio.
  • You'll work with measurements, shapes, and spatial reasoning.
  • You'll interpret and analyse data presented in tables, charts, and graphs.
  • You'll apply maths to real workplace and everyday contexts.
  • You'll build digital skills relevant to further study and employment.
  • You'll take part in employability activities including work experience placements.
  • You'll develop teamwork, communication, and resilience through the enrichment programme.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at The Whitstable School, five days a week during the day. Learning is delivered through taught sessions alongside practical and employability activities. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2 is by written examination, covering both non-calculator and calculator components. You'll sit the exam when you and your tutor agree you're ready.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Whitstable School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administration assistant: maths is a standard requirement for office roles.
  • Retail supervisor: stock, pricing, and cash-handling all need solid numeracy.
  • Healthcare support worker: medication calculations and record-keeping require Level 2 maths.
  • Accounts or finance assistant: entry-level roles often ask for a GCSE maths equivalent.
  • Warehouse or logistics operative: measuring, weighing, and data entry are core tasks.
  • Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeship frameworks require Level 2 maths.

What you could study next

With a Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Certificate, you can move into Level 3 study at The Whitstable School or elsewhere. Options include A Levels, a T Level, or a Level 3 BTEC in a subject that interests you. If you want to strengthen your English alongside maths, a Functional Skills English Level 2 Certificate sits at the same level and is often required together with maths for apprenticeships and further study.

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