Functional Skills from Home

Functional Skills qualifications in English and Maths can now be done via EDClass from your home.

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Functional give learners the essential, practical skills and understanding to help them progress in work and life. They empower people by improving their reading, writing, speaking and all-round communication skills.

EDClass can deliver Functional Skills qualifications in English and maths to learners at home. The qualification is delivered online through tutor-led sessions and digital materials, accessible via a PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone.

You can purchase for instant access the Functional Skills English learning content with or without support here

You can purchase for instant access the Functional Skills Maths learning content with or without support here

Screening

EDClass has a unique screening assessment that determines which level of qualification is suitable for each learner. Then our level-appropriate diagnostic tools identify 'gaps in knowledge and skills to develop/practise, to inform the creation of bespoke 'Learning Pathways' for individual learners. The pathway can either be accessed at any time by a learner, or timetabled, and it consists of teacher support time and learning content (lessons/resources/videos/mock exams and exams.)

There are no age restrictions for these qualifications. The qualification is ideal for home-educated learners wanting to:

prepare for work;
develop progression opportunities;
prepare for GCSEs, iGCSEs, and Diplomas
Gain an apprenticeship

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Why Are Functional Skills Important?

Functional skills are important because they provide the skills, knowledge and understanding for young people and adults to progress in work, education and life.

It relates to transferring to learner’s ability to solve problems to real-life contexts. Functional skills are the fundamental English, Maths and ICT skills to aid their working and personal lives. People can study for these qualifications in practical ways.

The Importance of Functional Skills in 14-19 Year-Olds

Since the 14-19 reform act, there has been a great deal of change in the curriculum in the UK. Now, our education system provides our youth with training in skills that are going to be useful in life and help them build up knowledge to help them succeed. It was designed to help encourage more and more young people to continue into higher education.