Why Study This Course?
Do you want to boost your confidence with everyday tasks? This course helps you develop essential maths, English, and digital skills. You’ll learn about money, budgeting, telling time and using measurements. You’ll also improve your English for writing addresses, reading menus, and understanding community information. Plus, you’ll use digital photography to enhance your learning. This course is perfect for anyone looking to build independence and actively participate in their community.
You will:
Develop your maths, English, and digital skills in an integrated way.
Build independence through real-life, functional learning.
Become more aware of your community and how to participate.
Gain confidence using digital tools for research and learning.
This course covers:
Learn to recognise and use money (including new coins/notes)
Budget for real-life scenarios like shopping or travel
Practice reading timetables and planning journeys
Improve time-telling, measurement and unit conversions
Develop English skills (writing addresses, reading menus, using forms)
Explore current events, British democracy and local community issues
Use digital photography and the internet for research and presentations
You will:
Develop your maths, English, and digital skills in an integrated way.
Build independence through real-life, functional learning.
Become more aware of your community and how to participate.
Gain confidence using digital tools for research and learning.
A detailed initial assessment will be carried out to determine your learning needs and ensure the course is right for you.
The initial assessment normally takes up to 1 hour.
Your progress will be assessed through a folder of work and a Personal Learning Plan (PLP). We will work with you to identify your next steps and find the best course for you to continue your learning journey.
This is not an exam-based course. Your maths skills will be assessed and developed through your coursework. Your tutor will mark your work and provide feedback as you progress.