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

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. 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 Maths

Gain a GCSE-equivalent qualification with this functional skills maths course. Learn maths skills to open doors to work and study opportunities. Functional maths courses also support you in everyday situations. Learn maths as an adult and enjoy the experience. Functional maths helps you develop practical maths skills in context. Understand how numeracy skills can assist you in a job or your personal life. This functional skills maths course teaches you essential maths skills through practical examples. It’s ideal for you if you would like to gain a GCSE-equivalent maths qualification.
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Dates:
Tue 12/09/2023 -
Thu 06/06/2024
Course code:
P00000006
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee:
Free

Multiply: Get Ready for Functional Skills Exams

This course will help you progress to a Functional Skills Maths qualification. This course helps you learn the necessary maths skills to bridge the gap between entry level and Level 1 and Level 2 functional maths. Gain numeracy skills for learning, life, and work. This Multiply course helps you learn Maths as an adult. These preparatory courses give you extra study time to acquire the knowledge you’ll need. This is an adult maths course for people who are looking to progress to Level 1 or Level 2 functional skills courses. It is not accredited.
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Dates:
Tue 14/11/2023 -
Thu 08/02/2024
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
22 sessions
Tutor:
Raluca Balasa
Course code:
Q00012313
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
9 places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee:
Free

Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1)

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.
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Dates:
Mon 11/12/2023 -
Wed 14/02/2024
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
16 sessions
Tutor:
Humera Mehrban
Course code:
Q00012231
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £362.00

Multiply: Strategies for Maths Exams

The purpose of this course is to develop learner’s mathematical confidence and study strategies as they prepare for the City and Guilds Functional Skills test paper. The course will focus on individual participants’ mathematical weaknesses and support them to overcome these. The WEA uses its online learning area called Canvas to support your learning. A selection of materials and basic equipment will be provided but you are welcome to bring additional materials with you. We expect you to attend your classroom sessions and make time to do any required activities in your own.
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Dates:
Tue 09/01/2024 -
Fri 02/02/2024
Location:
WEA York Court (Bristol)
7 York Court
Wilder Street
Bristol
BS2 8QH
Course code:
Q00011583
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

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12 months
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WEA Membership

Maths, Entry Level

The purpose of this course is to develop learner’s mathematical confidence and study strategies. The course will focus on individual participants’ mathematical weaknesses and support them to overcome these. A selection of materials and basic equipment will be provided including a wide range of hands-on activities that make learning maths enjoyable. We expect you to attend your classroom sessions and make time to do any required activities on your own. Set in a calm and friendly atmosphere, this course is aimed at those who have some learning difficulties and would like to develop and improve their skills.
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Dates:
Mon 15/01/2024 -
Mon 01/07/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
42 sessions
Location:
Brinkburn CIO
Off Harton Lane
South Shields
NE34 0PP
Tutor:
Kathleen Scott
Course code:
Q00012967
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1)

This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority 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.
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Dates:
Tue 16/01/2024 -
Thu 18/04/2024
Times:
9:00am - 11:30am
Duration:
22 sessions
Tutor:
Humera Mehrban
Course code:
Q00011105
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
7 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £362.00

Get Ready for Functional Skills Maths Entry 3

Set yourself up for success at entry 3 functional skills in maths. This get ready course helps you prepare to tackle entry 3 maths with confidence. The essential maths skills you’ll learn will help you get your qualification and serve you in everyday life. Get ready courses help you learn maths at your own pace. The idea of this course is to give you extra study time to acquire the knowledge you’ll need for entry 3 maths. This is a preparatory maths course for people who are looking to progress to entry 3 functional skills courses. It is a non-accredited adult maths course.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 16/01/2024 -
Fri 08/03/2024
Location:
WEA York Court (Bristol)
7 York Court
Wilder Street
Bristol
BS2 8QH
Course code:
Q00009695
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2)

Build up your basic maths skills to help you progress towards work and study opportunities. Adult maths teaches you practical skills for everyday life. This entry 2 functional skills maths course offers a practical way to learn maths as an adult. Understand maths through real-life situations. Functional skills maths entry 2 courses expand your understanding of basic calculations. This can help you learn to manage your personal budget and do other daily tasks. This entry 2 functional maths course is right for you if you want to build on your basic maths skills to work or study. It can help you show employers that you have the essential skills they look for.
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Dates:
Mon 19/02/2024 -
Mon 15/07/2024
Times:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
19 sessions
Location:
Malmesbury Primary School (London)
Coborn Street
London
E3 2AB
Tutor:
Raluca Balasa
Course code:
Q00011465
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £362.00

Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1)

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.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 20/02/2024 -
Thu 06/06/2024
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
28 sessions
Tutor:
Raluca Balasa
Course code:
Q00011470
How you'll learn:
Online and in venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £362.00

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.
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Dates:
Tue 20/02/2024 -
Wed 12/06/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
30 sessions
Tutor:
Raluca Balasa
Course code:
Q00011474
How you'll learn:
Online and in venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £362.00