Maths Functional Skills/ GCSE
Having a Functional Skills Maths qualification or a good grade at Maths GCSE can open so many doors for you, both in employment and for Higher Education.
Friday, 01 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026
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Not all of us have great memories of studying Maths at school and the thought of returning to the classroom to study this subject again may fill some with fear! Tutors at Sutton College understand this and will use different methods to help you learn the rules of Maths in a fun and relevant way and they will teach at a pace that suits your learning style.
Having a Functional Skills Maths qualification or a good grade at Maths GCSE can open so many doors for you, both in employment and for Higher Education. It is becoming more and more vital in today’s society to have a Maths Functional Skills/GCSE qualification. On a Sutton College Maths course you will receive the tuition and support to help you gain your qualification and move forward in your work and/or studies.
Having a Functional Skills Maths qualification or a good grade at Maths GCSE can open so many doors for you, both in employment and for Higher Education. It is becoming more and more vital in today’s society to have a Maths Functional Skills/GCSE qualification. On a Sutton College Maths course you will receive the tuition and support to help you gain your qualification and move forward in your work and/or studies.
At Sutton College, we offer Maths courses ranging from Entry Level 3 up to GCSE Maths (Level 2). These courses cover topics such as reading, writing and ordering numbers through to more complex topics such as algebra, ratio and probability.
This course also covers an introduction to British Values (learning aim Z0060119)
This course also covers an introduction to British Values (learning aim Z0060119)
Courses range from Entry Level to GCSE and you will be given a short online assessment at your Course Approval session. This will determine which level course you will be put onto. If you are hoping to enrol onto an ONLINE course, you must have basic IT skills and for all courses you will need a basic level of English. If English is your second language, you may be referred to an ESOL course (English for Speakers of Other Languages) before you are approved to enrol onto an ESSENTIAL SKILLS course.
Additional information
Home study is essential in order to achieve your qualification.
100% attendance at every session is necessary in order to get the most from the course.
For onsite courses, please bring to class a folder, writing paper, pen, pencil, and a calculator. You will be advised on what textbooks you require.
Once your level has been established, you will be given further course details on the course which you have been approved for.
Additional information
Home study is essential in order to achieve your qualification.
100% attendance at every session is necessary in order to get the most from the course.
For onsite courses, please bring to class a folder, writing paper, pen, pencil, and a calculator. You will be advised on what textbooks you require.
Once your level has been established, you will be given further course details on the course which you have been approved for.
Make an application by the ‘Apply Now’ button and book a Course Approval session to ensure this course is suitable for you.
For your Course Approval session, you need to:
By booking a Course Approval session, you are agreeing that you have read and understood the terms and conditions of enrolment and course details as well as the above requirements.
For further information please contact enrol@suttoncollege.ac.uk
If you are unsure of your next steps for education, employment or career choices our Advice Service can help. Contact advice@suttoncollege.ac.uk
For your Course Approval session, you need to:
- Bring accepted ID in the form of either a UK passport or printout of your e-visa showing residency status
- Bring proof of benefit dated within the last 3 months or most recent payslip /tax return if claiming the concessionary fee
- Ensure you meet all previous educational requirements to attend this course
- Bring copies of previous exam certificates
By booking a Course Approval session, you are agreeing that you have read and understood the terms and conditions of enrolment and course details as well as the above requirements.
For further information please contact enrol@suttoncollege.ac.uk
If you are unsure of your next steps for education, employment or career choices our Advice Service can help. Contact advice@suttoncollege.ac.uk
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