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Maths - Part-time GCSE Maths and Functional Skills Maths Classes

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH

GCSE or Equivalent
Not Set
Preparation for Life and Work

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
September 2026 or January 2027 GCSE courses run September to June Functional Skills courses run September to January and January to July
Wakefield College
1 Year(s)
Part time
Daytime/working hours
Free (subject to eligibility criteria)

Course Summary

Join our friendly and supportive Part-Time Functional Skills and GCSE Maths classes, designed to help you build essential mathematical skills and achieve a valuable qualification that will benefit your career and further studies.

GCSE Maths is a requirement for many Higher Education courses and employers. If you want to improve your knowledge of number, algebra, probability, geometry, and statistics, this course will support you in achieving this vital qualification.

You will study in a focused but welcoming environment, with expert lecturers guiding you through group and individual activities to develop your confidence and skills. A recommended textbook will support your learning, and you will be expected to attend weekly classes and complete regular homework assignments.


Course Details

Part-Time GCSE Maths:

1. Topics include Number, Algebra, Ratio, Geometry, Probability, and Statistics.

2. The curriculum focuses on real-world applications and problem-solving.

Part-Time Functional Skills Maths:

1. Entry Level: Topics may include numbers, fractions, money, decimals, time, shape, and data handling.

2. Levels 1 & 2: Covers all aspects of numeracy, including problem-solving, interpreting information, and calculating measurements.


How will it be delivered and assessed?

GCSE Maths:

1. Three exams at the end of the year

Paper 1: Non-calculator (1 hour 30 minutes)

Paper 2 & Paper 3: Calculator papers (1 hour 30 minutes each)

2. No coursework, assessment is entirely exam-based

Functional Skills Maths:

1. Regular progress reviews and feedback

2. Final assessment:

Level 1 & 2: Externally marked exam

Entry Level: Internally marked exam


Entry requirements

Whilst no formal qualifications are required to enrol on this course, before you start you will take part in a one-to-one interview and a skills assessment. This will help us understand your current level and ensure you are placed on the most appropriate qualification to support your learning and progression.


Your next steps...

GCSE Maths:

1. A requirement for many jobs and Higher Education courses

2. Supports progression to a range of academic and vocational courses

Functional Skills Maths:

1. May lead to GCSE Maths or further study

2. We offer guidance on progression routes and career opportunities


Additional information


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