Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Southport for Young People with an EHCP
CostFunded through your local authority
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
For pupils of Presfield School and Specialist College with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Places are arranged through your local authority.
Free Level 1 Functional Skills Maths Course in Southport. Classes run at Presfield School and Specialist College, full-time during the day. No formal qualifications are needed to start. You'll have an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning at the right level. The course develops your maths skills across a full year, covering the practical number, measurement, and data skills that employers look for. A level 1 functional skills maths qualification sits at the same level as a GCSE maths alternative for many entry-level roles.
Who this course is for
This course aims to develop our students math skills
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications to start the programme
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll use measures including length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll solve problems involving money and budgeting.
You'll identify and apply basic geometric properties of shapes.
You'll collect and represent simple data sets.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Presfield School and Specialist College, with full-time daytime sessions across the year. Learning is activity-based, working through practical maths tasks individually and with support. Assessment is by a written OCR external exam, which tests the skills covered during the course. There is no coursework portfolio for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Presfield School and Specialist College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and pricing daily.
Warehouse operative: uses measures, quantities, and data records.
Care assistant: reads charts, measures, and records patient information.
Catering assistant: follows recipes, portions, and stock quantities.
Delivery driver's mate: reads schedules, counts loads, and checks manifests.
Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeships require Level 1 maths as a minimum.
What you could study next
Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, required by many employers and colleges as a standard entry condition.
GCSE Mathematics: if you want to sit the formal GCSE exam route instead.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector: most require Level 1 or Level 2 maths alongside the main subject.
