Review of the assessment of Functional Skills qualifications
This new report sets out Ofqual’s findings from its review of the assessment of reformed Functional Skills qualifications in English and maths.
Main Tag: Maths
New minimum teaching hours for English and maths
To meet the condition of funding from the academic year 2024 to 2025, learners will need to study eligible qualifications for a minimum number of hours per week.
Spelling It Out, Making It Count
‘Spelling It Out, Making It Count’ investigates the current state of Functional Skills Qualifications in English and maths in the UK following their reform in 2019.
Tenders Update February 2024
Take a look at Tenders Update February 2024 for an overview of the latest opportunities open to providers of services to the Essential Skills sector.
Skills for Life Network E-News Update January 2024
Check out the Skills for Life Network E-News Update January 2024 for a round up of what’s new and what’s happening in maths, English, ESOL and digital skills in the FE and Training sector.
Green Skills Teacher Training Programme
This intensive, practical and focused course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to work confidently with the latest around Green Skills in your daily practice.
Interactive Map of Essential Skills
A new interactive map showing local-level data on essential skills needs in England is now available. The map provides indicative numbers of 16–64 year olds with low literacy or numeracy in local areas.
Tenders Update January 2024
Take a look at Tenders Update January 2024 for an overview of the latest opportunities open to providers of services to the Essential Skills sector.
GCSE maths resits: pass rate falls
The pass rate for GCSE maths resits in England has fallen, with November’s exam results showing 22.9% of maths entries were awarded grade 4 or above, down from 24.9% in 2022 and 26.9% in 2019.
Skills for Life Network E-News Update December 2023
Check out the Skills for Life Network E-News Update December 2023 for a round up of what’s new and what’s happening in maths, English, ESOL and digital skills in the FE and Training sector.
Tenders Update December 2023
Take a look at Tenders Update December 2023 for an overview of the latest opportunities open to providers of services to the Essential Skills sector.
Skills for Life Network E-News Update November 2023
Check out the Skills for Life Network E-News Update November 2023 for a round up of what’s new and what’s happening in maths, English, ESOL and digital skills in the FE and Training sector.