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Pearson Functional Skills are qualifications in English, Mathematics and Digital that are available in England only from Entry 1 to Level 2. Suitable for learners of all ages, they’re also an accepted part of all Apprenticeship standards in England.

Functional Skills qualifications

We offer qualifications in English, Mathematics and Digital, comprehensive qualifications for all ages and learner types, that equip learners with the practical skills needed to live, learn and work successfully.

This includes a range of improved assessment, delivery and administration support services that enable you to tailor learning plans to target individual and cohort weaknesses.

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Pearson believes it is important to work with our centres and learners to ensure the support and assessment offered around our Functional Skills qualifications comprehensively meets your needs. We will post regular updates on our actions and those of The Regulator.

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Pearson's monthly Functional Skills blog focuses on all things Functional Skills including; updates, discussions and outcomes from training events and decisions from the regulator.

This is produced by Post-16 English and Maths Sector Manager Chris Briggs.

Read our lastest blogs here:

September 2024 | Functional Skills Pass Rates 2023-24

August 2024 | Supporting Functional Skills Maths at Gateshead Council Learning and Skills

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Hosted by Chris Briggs, the Post 16 English and Maths specialist at Pearson, this podcast series focuses on everything post 16 English and Maths with guests from all aspects of the provision.

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Sandwell College's Approach To Functional Skills

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Watch our latest webinars discussing updates and delivery support for Functional Skills English and Mathematics qualifications.

Watch our latest webinars:

Supporting Functional Skills Writing

Deciphering the Question in Functional Skills Maths

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Delivering ICT through WorkSkills
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