Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Birmingham for Young People with an EHCP – Queen Alexandra College
CostUsually funded by your local authority
Duration12 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
For young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), usually aged 16 to 25. Places are usually arranged through your local authority.
About this course
Free Maths Course Entry Level 3 in Birmingham. Classes run at Queen Alexandra College, full-time during the day. This is a free maths course for students with an Education, Health and Care Plan, with referral through your Local Authority. You can also apply directly to the college for an initial assessment. The course runs over 12 months and covers number skills as part of a wider study programme that includes therapies and specialist support.
Who this course is for
Suitable for students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties
Entry requirements
High Needs Students with EHC Plan and referral through Local Authority OR apply directly to College to apply for initial assessment. This will form part of a wider study programme which will include therapies and specialist support for LLDD
What you will learn
You'll develop number skills including counting, ordering, and recognising numbers.
You'll practise addition and subtraction using whole numbers.
You'll work with simple money and everyday number problems.
You'll build understanding of basic number patterns and sequences.
You'll apply number skills to practical, real-world situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Queen Alexandra College, with specialist support and therapies as part of your wider study programme. Teaching is tailored to students with disabilities and learning difficulties. Assessment is through tasks and activities that show your number skills in practice. Your progress will be supported by staff throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Queen Alexandra College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Supported work placement, using everyday maths in a structured setting.
Retail assistant, handling basic transactions and stock.
Café or kitchen helper, measuring and counting in daily tasks.
Warehouse operative, using numbers for picking and packing.
Admin support worker, applying number skills in a workplace setting.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Maths Qualification: the next step up, building on the number skills you've learned here.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a recognised maths qualification that opens doors to further study and work.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the GCSE-equivalent maths qualification many employers ask for. Completing Level 1 first is a common route toward this.
