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GCSE Maths in Birmingham for Young People with an EHCP – Braidwood Trust School for the Deaf

CostFunded through your local authority
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

For pupils of Braidwood Trust School for the Deaf with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Places are arranged through your local authority.

About this course

Free GCSE Maths course in Birmingham. Classes run at Braidwood Trust School for the Deaf, full-time during the day.

Entry requires at least Entry Level 3 in Mathematics. The course runs over two years. You'll develop fluent mathematical knowledge and learn to apply techniques to solve problems. Topics include reasoning mathematically, making deductions, and communicating mathematical information clearly in different forms.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

The aims and objectives are to enable students to: develop fluent knowledge, skills and understanding of mathematical methods and concepts; acquire, select and apply mathematical techniques to solve problems; reason mathematically, make deductions and inferences, and draw conclusions; comprehend, interpret and communicate mathematical information in a variety of forms appropriate to the information and context

Entry requirements

This course is being run in the academic years 2021-2023 but there is no guarantee that it will run in future years. Entry to the course will depend on the deaf student’s prior attainment which must be at least a minimum of Entry Level 3 in Mathematics.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop fluent knowledge and understanding of mathematical methods and concepts.
  • You'll select and apply mathematical techniques to solve problems.
  • You'll reason mathematically and make logical deductions and inferences.
  • You'll draw conclusions from mathematical working.
  • You'll interpret and communicate mathematical information in a variety of forms.
  • You'll build skills in number, algebra, ratio, geometry, and statistics.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom setting, full-time during the day. Learning is structured around the Pearson Edexcel specification. Assessment is by written examinations at the end of the course. There are three papers: one without a calculator and two with. Your teacher will guide you through the content and prepare you for the exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Braidwood Trust School for the Deaf will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, supports financial record-keeping for a business.
  • Data entry clerk, processes numerical information accurately.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, cash handling, and daily figures.
  • Healthcare support worker, uses numeracy in patient care settings.
  • Warehouse operative, works with stock counts and logistics data.
  • Customer service advisor, handles billing and account queries.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, useful if you want to consolidate skills before further study.
  • A Level Mathematics, for those aiming toward university-level study in maths or science.
  • Level 3 BTEC qualifications in science, business, or engineering, which build on GCSE Maths.
  • Apprenticeships in accounting, engineering, or construction, where a GCSE Maths qualification is often required for entry.

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