Free functional maths skills courses*

Many people think they can’t “do maths” but that's not true. From managing your money to planning a journey, cooking a meal to driving a car, you use maths all the time.  By completing one of our courses, you will gain confidence in your maths ability and boost your numeracy skills. 

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Doing an adult maths class can help you improve your mental maths too. Whether you want to help the kids with their homework or just overcome your fear of maths, there are a huge amount of everyday situations where your new skills will boost your confidence.

It's not back to school with the WEA

This isn't like "school maths". You'll learn to apply real-world practical maths skills in your work and personal life. You’ll learn how to use fractions, decimals and percentages in the way you use in everyday life.  

Why learn maths as an adult?

No matter what job you have, you’ll use maths skills every day. Research shows having a functional skills maths level two qualification can help you earn more. Many jobs will ask you to have a maths GCSE, so these maths courses will open the door to new opportunities. Maths functional skills course at Level 2 is equivalent to a GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in maths, employers and education providers should accept these as an alternative to a maths GCSE.

Improve your maths with our friendly and supportive tutors. You will be supported by your tutor to prepare for 2 assessments for the Functional Skills Maths qualification. These will take place during your course.

Our free maths courses can help whatever your goal.

* If you are over 19 and have not obtained GCSE grade C/grade four or higher, you are likely to receive full funding to do one of our adult maths courses. If you do not qualify, we will let you know as part of the application process. You can cancel at any time. Call us on 0300 303 3464 if you want to check anything with us. 

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Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3)

Take your maths skills to the next level to help you with work or study opportunities. Adult maths teaches you practical numeracy skills for everyday life. This entry 3 functional skills maths course offers a practical way to learn maths as an adult. Functional skills maths courses aren’t like studying maths at school. You’ll learn maths in context. Develop maths skills to face real-life situations such as organising your personal budget or applying discounts when shopping. This entry 3 functional maths course is right for you if you want to enhance your maths skills to work or study. It can help you learn essential maths skills employers look for. Functional Skills qualifications are free if you don't already have a GCSE in English or Maths at grades A*-C, or 4-9. We'll check your level and any previous qualifications before you start. This ensures you are on the correct course.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 08/06/2026 -
Wed 15/07/2026
Times:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Duration:
18 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Humera Mehrban
Course code:
Q00024876
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £440.00

Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2)

When you’re studying maths at school, it’s sometimes hard to see how you’ll use the skills in real life. All it takes is for someone to explain that ratios help you compare the prices of different products, percentages are used to split bills, and multiplication and division help you set a monthly budget. When you learn in context, it’s easy to see how functional maths is. This Functional Skills Maths Level 2 course is designed using real-life examples to help you improve your maths skills. If you find it easier to learn maths with practical examples, this is the course for you. Functional Skills qualifications are free if you don't already have a GCSE in English or Maths at grades A*-C, or 4-9. We'll check your level and any previous qualifications before you start. This ensures you are on the correct course.
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Dates:
Mon 08/06/2026 -
Wed 15/07/2026
Times:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
18 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Humera Mehrban
Course code:
Q00024870
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
Waiting list (Waiting list)
Fee range
Funding available - £440.00

Language for Numeracy

This supportive introductory course helps learners with little or no English develop the language needed to take part in simple numeracy activities. Through practical, real‑life tasks, you will learn key vocabulary for numbers, money, dates, time, sizes and everyday measurements, while building the confidence to understand and use English in a learning environment.
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Dates:
Mon 15/06/2026 -
Mon 06/07/2026
Times:
9:30am - 2:30pm
Duration:
4 sessions
Location:
Clare House Classroom 3
31 Wells Street
Scunthorpe
DN15 6HL
Tutor:
Edyta Bogdanowicz
Course code:
Q00026832
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £160.00

Maths for Work Readiness

This course is funded by the East Midlands Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the West Midlands Combined Authority area. Maths for Work Readiness is a practical Entry 3 course designed to help learners develop the numeracy skills needed for employment and workplace settings. Over 12 sessions, learners will strengthen skills in number, money, time, measurement and data handling through real-life work-related scenarios. Activities focus on tasks such as calculating wages, understanding payslips, managing budgets, measuring materials, reading timetables and interpreting basic workplace information. Delivered in a supportive environment, the course builds confidence and independence. By the end of the course, learners will feel more prepared to apply maths skills in employment, training and further accredited study
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 12/08/2026 -
Wed 16/09/2026
Times:
12:00pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Nottingham learning centre classroom 2
39 Mapperley Road
Nottingham
Nottingham
NG3 5AQ
Tutor:
Penelope Golland
Course code:
Q00027175
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00

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Maths for Workplace Confidence

This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the West Midlands Combined Authority area. Workplace Confidence in Maths is a practical Level 2 course designed to develop the mathematical skills needed for employment and real-life workplace situations. The course focuses on applying maths in meaningful contexts, including working with fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio and proportion. You will use formulae to calculate area, perimeter and volume, convert between units of measure, and interpret information from workplace documents such as payslips, invoices, tables, charts and timetables. Sessions are based on realistic workplace scenarios such as budgeting, measuring materials, analysing information and comparing costs. The course supports you to solve multi-step problems, choose appropriate methods, check your work, and make mathematically justified conclusions, building confidence and independence in using maths for work and further learning.
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 12/08/2026 -
Wed 30/09/2026
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Humera Mehrban
Course code:
Q00027452
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00

Maths for Work and Study

This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the West Midlands Combined Authority area. Maths for Work and Study is a practical essential skills course at Level 1 designed to strengthen everyday mathematical understanding for employment and further study. The programme develops confidence in using numbers, measures and data in real-life situations. Learners will build skills in calculations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages, as well as working with time, money, ratio, area and interpreting charts and tables. Sessions are contextualised to workplace and study scenarios such as budgeting, understanding wages, measuring accurately, and analysing information. The course supports learners to improve accuracy, reasoning and problem-solving skills in a supportive environment.
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Dates:
Tue 18/08/2026 -
Wed 16/09/2026
Times:
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Humera Mehrban
Course code:
Q00027451
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00

Maths for Creative Crafts

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. Maths for Creative Crafts is a practical Entry Level course that builds confidence in everyday maths through hands-on creative projects. Over 6 sessions, you will develop essential numeracy skills including measuring accurately, calculating quantities and costs, working with shapes, managing a simple budget, and planning time. Each session links a maths skill directly to a craft activity, helping learners see how maths supports planning, design and decision-making. Delivered in a supportive and inclusive environment, the course encourages discussion, practice and step-by-step learning. By the end of the course, learners will feel more confident applying maths in creative work and everyday life.
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Course Information

Dates:
Thu 20/08/2026 -
Thu 27/08/2026
Times:
9:30am - 3:30pm
Duration:
2 sessions
Location:
Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AU
Tutor:
Tracey Sweetman
Course code:
Q00027618
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £96.00

Maths for Workplace Confidence

This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the West Midlands Combined Authority area. Workplace Confidence in Maths is a practical Level 2 course designed to develop the mathematical skills needed for employment and real-life workplace situations. The course focuses on applying maths in meaningful contexts, including working with fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio and proportion. You will use formulae to calculate area, perimeter and volume, convert between units of measure, and interpret information from workplace documents such as payslips, invoices, tables, charts and timetables. Sessions are based on realistic workplace scenarios such as budgeting, measuring materials, analysing information and comparing costs. The course supports you to solve multi-step problems, choose appropriate methods, check your work, and make mathematically justified conclusions, building confidence and independence in using maths for work and further learning.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 01/09/2026 -
Mon 05/10/2026
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Humera Mehrban
Course code:
Q00027454
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00

Functional Skills Mathematics Entry 2

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. Continue developing English skills to help you in work and everyday life situations. This functional skills English entry 2 course teaches you skills for reading, writing, and communicating in English. Learn how to improve your writing skills and build on the basic reading skills from entry 1. Adult English courses teach you practical communication skills to help you get a job or study. Develop your English skills through real-life situations. This course teaches you tools and resources to improve your use of English in new and familiar situations. These skills can help you succeed in your studies, professional situations, and social interactions. This is a government-funded accredited English course for adults. Functional Skills qualifications are free if you don't already have a GCSE in English or Maths at grades A*-C, or 4-9. We'll check your level and any previous qualifications before you start. This ensures you are on the correct course.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 07/09/2026 -
Fri 27/11/2026
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
22 sessions
Location:
Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AU
Tutor:
TBC T.B.C
Course code:
Q00027590
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £440.00

Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. Work towards GCSE-level maths skills with this functional skills level 1 course. Progress your maths skills to help you access work and study opportunities. Functional maths improves your numeracy skills through real-life situations. Learn maths in context. Develop practical maths skills to help you in everyday situations such as organising your personal budget or applying discounts when shopping. This level 1 functional skills maths course can help you get a GCSE-equivalent qualification in maths. You’ll learn practical maths skills employers look for. Functional Skills qualifications are free if you don't already have a GCSE in English or Maths at grades A*-C, or 4-9. We'll check your level and any previous qualifications before you start. This ensures you are on the correct course.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 08/09/2026 -
Thu 17/12/2026
Times:
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Duration:
28 sessions
Location:
Phoenix House
1 King Street
Leicester
LE1 6RN
Tutor:
TBC T.B.C
Course code:
Q00027317
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £440.00