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Birmingham   Nova Training

The Functional Skills qualifications are intended for anyone wishing to develop their maths and English. They focus on both the underpinning skills as well as the ability to apply maths and English to different contexts.

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    SFA Funded
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 13 Weeks, full-time (daytime)

Corby   WORKPAYS LIMITED

This course is designed for people looking to improve their English skills and currently do not have a recognised qualification at Entry Level 2. It will also help to improve employability, communicat...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 55 Hours, flexible (daytime)

Bexhill-on-Sea   ST MARY'S SCHOOL AND 6TH FORM COLLEGE

Students must attend St Mary's School & 6th Form College on a full time basis to access this course. Functional Skills qualifications provide reliable evidence of a learner’s achievements aga...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 55 Hours, full-time (daytime)

Islington   THE COURTYARD ISLINGTON

For students who are developing very early skills in mathematics.

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 2 Years, full-time (daytime)

Rugby   MORTHYNG GROUP LIMITED

16-19

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Nil
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 75 Hours, full-time (daytime)

Coventry   HEREWARD COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION

This course is offered as part of a larger study programme for learners aged 16-24 with an EHC Plan.

  • Start date: 1st September 2026
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Places are funded by your local authority through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and the final decision on placement is made by the local authority.
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 1 Years, full-time (daytime)

Birmingham   QUEEN ALEXANDRA COLLEGE

Suitable for students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 1 Years, full-time (daytime)

MIDDLESBROUGH   B-SKILL LIMITED

This course is for those who are looking to improve their English skills, including reading, writing and speaking and listening. We have a variety of levels available to study, starting form entry lev...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Blended learning
  • Duration: 15 Weeks, flexible (daytime)

PRESTON   PRESTON COLLEGE

This course is for those interested in gaining a qualification in Foundations for Learning and Life

  • Start date: 12th April 2027
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    For up to date prices and funding information please contact Preston College directly.
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 24 Hours, flexible (daytime)

Gainsborough   LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This course is for Greater Lincolnshire residents only. To be eligible for this course: Aged 19 as of the 31/08/2026 Please contact the provider for more information about this course, where they will...

  • Start date: 1st January 2027
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Courses should be fully funded however please check with the provider
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 55 Hours, part-time (evening)

Dover   Woodpecker Court

The curriculum is reflective of the needs of the student, the bespoke nature of Woodpecker Court enables a degree of flexibility to ensure that we remain holistic and focused upon their learning journ...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 12 Months, full-time (daytime)

Northallerton   North Yorkshire Council

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills and who currently, do not hold a current Level 1 or higher qualification

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Please contact the course provider https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/adult-education-and-training-courses
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 18 Weeks, part-time (evening)

Catterick Garrison   North Yorkshire Council

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills and who currently, do not hold a current Level 1 or higher qualification

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Please contact the course provider https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/adult-education-and-training-courses
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 18 Weeks, part-time (evening)

Thornaby   THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE

Functional Skills are a great way to build confidence improve skills and can prepare you for GCSE. We have experienced tutors who can support you no matter what level you are already at. You may be...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Please contact provider
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 16 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

Hull   KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL

Achieving a Functional Skills qualification will allow you to meet the requirements of many jobs in the labour market. You will be able to progress on to further/higher education and this qualificatio...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 26 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Our accredited Functional Skills English course gives you the essential, practical skills in English that you can apply at work, at home or in your community by developing your reading, writing, speak...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Please enquire, if you meet the funding eligibility criteria you will not have to pay a fee to attend the course.
  • Learning method: Online
  • Duration: 5 Months

Carlisle   WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

This course helps you develop clear reading, writing, speaking and listening skills so you can communicate confidently in everyday situations at home and work.

  • Start date: 24th February 2027
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 18 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

Pickering   North Yorkshire Council

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills and who currently, do not hold a current Level 1 or higher qualification

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Please contact the course provider https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/adult-education-and-training-courses
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 18 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

Scarborough   North Yorkshire Council

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills and who currently, do not hold a current Level 1 or higher qualification

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: Contact course provider
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    Please contact the course provider https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/adult-education-and-training-courses
  • Learning method: Classroom based
  • Duration: 18 Weeks, part-time (daytime)

Kirklees   REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

This free course will help you to gain the confidence and skills in reading and writing to help with everyday life and also securing a job. Whether you want to brush up on your skills, are looking...

  • Start date: Flexible
  • Course type: Essential Skills
  • Cost: £0.00
  • Learning method: Work based
  • Duration: 3 Months