Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Newcastle upon Tyne for Young People with an EHCP
CostFunded through your local authority
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
For pupils of Percy Hedley School with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Places are arranged through your local authority.
About this course
Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Percy Hedley School. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course covers number, measure, shape, space, data, and problem-solving in everyday contexts. It runs full-time over 24 months. A Level 2 Functional Skills Maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent when employers ask for maths at GCSE grade 4 or above.
Who this course is for
Functional skills level
Entry requirements
Numeracy skills
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical situations.
You'll interpret and use measurements, including area, volume, and scale.
You'll read and construct charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll analyse data and draw conclusions from statistical information.
You'll solve multi-step problems using mathematical reasoning.
You'll apply maths to real-world tasks such as budgeting, planning, and calculating quantities.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Percy Hedley School, with tutor-led sessions and practice activities. Assessment is by a written external exam set by Pearson Edexcel. The exam tests your ability to apply maths skills to everyday problems. There is no coursework component; the qualification is awarded on the basis of the exam result.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Percy Hedley School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: maths skills support invoicing, data entry, and reporting.
Accounts assistant: number work underpins bookkeeping and payroll tasks.
Retail supervisor: pricing, stock, and cash-handling all require solid maths.
Healthcare support worker: calculating doses and measurements requires numeracy.
Construction operative: measuring and estimating are core on site.
Warehouse operative: stock counts and picking accuracy rely on number skills.
What you could study next
Level 3 Functional Skills Mathematics: the next step if you need maths at a higher level for further study or work.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a Level 2 Functional Skills Maths qualification supports entry to bookkeeping and accounting training.
BTEC or vocational Level 3 qualifications: many Level 3 programmes ask for maths at Level 2 as a condition of entry.
