Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Kensington and Chelsea. Classes run at Morley College London North Kensington Campus, one session per week during the day. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances. You'll start with an assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course runs over 19 weeks and builds on solid number skills, taking you further into problem-solving, reasoning, and decision-making with maths. It's a recognised level 1 functional skills maths qualification and a practical gcse maths alternative for adults. You'll sit the Pearson Edexcel exam at the end.
Who this course is for
Want to get more for your money- If you can confidently add, subtract, multiply and divide, this course will take you a step further in applying mathematical skills to solve problems of increasing complexity, through appropriate reasoning and decision making. You will study for one session per week and sit the Edexcel Level 1 Functional maths exam at the end of the course.
Entry requirements
Maths skills at Entry level 3 or equivalent. All new students need to take an assessment before they can enrol. Assessment dates are updated regularly on our website. Students who aim to re-take this course will only be invited if their overall attendance and timekeeping have been satisfactory so far.
What you will learn
You'll apply addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve real-life problems.
You'll use reasoning and decision-making to work through problems of increasing complexity.
You'll interpret and use numerical information in practical contexts.
You'll work with fractions, decimals, and percentages in everyday situations.
You'll read and use data presented in tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll use measures, shape, and space to solve practical problems.
How you will learn
You'll attend one classroom session per week at Morley College London North Kensington Campus. Learning is practical and applied, focusing on using maths to solve real problems rather than abstract exercises. At the end of the 19-week course, you'll sit the Pearson Edexcel Level 1 Functional Skills Maths exam. This is a written assessment that tests your ability to apply mathematical skills across a range of everyday contexts.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Morley College London North Kensington Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, stock counts, and pricing daily.
Care assistant: uses numeracy for medication, records, and rotas.
Warehouse operative: measures, counts, and checks stock accurately.
Catering assistant: works with weights, quantities, and portion sizes.
Childcare worker: tracks development data and manages daily schedules.
Administrator: processes figures, invoices, and basic data entry.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the next step up, and the recognised GCSE maths equivalent accepted by employers and colleges.
GCSE Mathematics: if you want a traditional GCSE grade, some centres offer adult GCSE maths classes.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in areas such as business, health and social care, or construction often require Level 2 maths as part of entry or completion.
