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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 for 16 -18 year olds 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.
Resources
Our extensive range of free teaching and learning resources will help you plan and deliver Functional Skills, saving you valuable preparation time and making it easy to find the right material to inspire your learners.
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Important information
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.
Blog
Our monthly blog focuses on all things Functional Skills that include updatess, discussions and outcomes from training events as well as decisions from the regulator. This is produced by Post-16 English and Maths Sector Manager Chris Briggs.
Read our lastest blogs:
Podcast
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.
Listen to our latest podcast:
Webinars
Watch our latest webinars discussing updates and delivery support for Functional Skills English and Mathematics qualifications:
Bitesize webinars
Watch our bitesize webinars discussing new resources, teaching tips, exemplar materials and FAQs.
Ask the Examiner: Functional Skills English Level 1/2 Writing
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Resources Review: Numberless Problem-Solving
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Ask the Examiner: Functional Skills English Level 1/2 Writing
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Resources Review: Numberless Problem-Solving
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Useful documents
Download and view our useful Functional Skills documents.
