Functional Skills

Maths and English are both key functional skills that you will need working within a care environment. Whether you need some support to achieve the right Maths and English skills or are looking for a refresher, there are plenty of opportunities available.  

There are learning courses on both Maths and English through the Community Learning Service. The National Careers Service also suggest a number of Maths and English learning platforms. 

There are additional Maths and English qualifications available through our partners: 

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group – Maths and English 

South Staffordshire College – Maths and English 

Burton and South Derbyshire College – Maths and English 

Stoke-on-Trent College – Maths and English 

The Open University also offer some free online courses for English and Maths. 

 

If English isn’t your first language and you are looking to improve your language skills, our partners also have a range of courses available: 

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group  

South Staffordshire College  

Burton and South Derbyshire College  

Stoke-on-Trent College 

The Community Learning Service mentioned earlier offer courses to improve English Skills 
Staffordshire Connects lists details of English for Speakers of Other Language courses within Staffordshire.