Numeracy and Literacy - Entry Level

This course is designed for adults with learning difficulties and additional needs. You will have the opportunity to further your skills in reading, writing and using numbers in everyday practical situations. You will receive a high level of support to improve your confidence and work towards applying these skills in real situations e.g. shopping.

Topics include:

• Whole numbers
• Percentages
• Shape and space
• Money
• Punctuation
• Sentences
• Spelling
• Reading
• Writing

There are no qualifications required but an initial assessment will be carried out to ensure course appropriateness. Proof of support needs and/or previous support received.

You will be assessed through a variety of methods based on course requirements and individual needs.

For example:

• Observations
• Workbooks
• Practical activities
• Questioning
• Peer feedback

Throughout the course, you will be gathering evidence/information in each unit. There are different methods by which evidence can be gathered to meet individual needs.

Adults - Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2

If you will be aged 19+ on 31st August prior to the start date of your course, up to Level 2, then your study with us will be free. You must have lived for 3 years within the EU/EEA/UK prior to the start of your course, you must have lived in the UK before 1st January 2021 and you must have permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months from the first day of learning. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

This course will provide confidence within maths and literacy and provide employability skills to help with day-to-day activities and in the workplace.