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English and Mathematics Functional Skills

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We’re proud to announce that Ascentis English and Mathematics Functional Skills have successfully passed Ofqual’s technical evaluation. Read more here.

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Ascentis Functional Skills Mathematics Entry Level 1-3 Level 1 and 2 specification

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Our training days help prepare staff to deliver Functional Skills qualifications. The training days are a great chance to meet with subject experts and like-minded practitioners to expand on current knowledge and understanding of the qualifications.

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Our training days help prepare staff to deliver Functional Skills qualifications. The training days are a great chance to meet with subject experts and like-minded practitioners to expand on current knowledge and understanding of the qualifications.

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Link to NCFE's maths Functional Skills Padlet

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Link to NCFE's maths Functional Skills Padlet

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https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/functional-skills-qualifications

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Link to a Padlet with maths FS papers is here:

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Link to a Padlet with maths FS papers is here:

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This new webinar / video has some very useful revision- and exam-technique nuggets

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Teaching from: September 2019
Review date: August 2024

Find everything you need to deliver Reformed Functional Skills English from September 2019 including key documents, sample assessments and teaching resources.

Keep up to date with all the latest developments on the reform and the support offered by Pearson.

Useful links

Register for our networking events

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Edexcel Functional Skills in English | Pearson qualifications

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Teaching from: September 2019 Review date: August 2024 Find everything you need to deliver Reformed Functional Skills English from September 2019 including key documents, sample assessments and teaching resources. Keep up to date with all the latest developments on the reform and the support offered by Pearson.

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Pearson's guide to filling in Functional Skills Speaking and Listening forms.

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Most sample papers below have now been updated. For the current versions, follow the link below.
Go to 'Documents' then 'Assessment Materials', choose level, then 'Sample Assessments'

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These qualifications can be delivered in a wide range of different settings.

The Entry level qualifications are internally assessed and quality assured. This is also the case for the Speaking, Listening and Communicating component for Functional Skills English at levels 1 and 2

Flexible assessment - onscreen or on paper, it's your choice
All of our externally marked Functional Skills assessments at levels 1 and 2 are available to take on any day at any time. There are two options:

Onscreen
Assessments can be booked with as little as 30 minutes' notice using e-volve, our onscreen assessment platform.

Named on Demand
Paper based/delivered assessments available with just two weeks' notice using our Named on Demand facility.

City & Guilds has a wide range of digital learning resources to support English and maths learning in almost any context, including learners working towards Functional Skills qualifications.

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Functional Skills qualifications and training courses | City & Guilds

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These qualifications can be delivered in a wide range of different settings. The Entry level qualifications are internally assessed and quality assured. This is also the case for the Speaking, Listening and Communicating component for Functional Skills English at levels 1 and 2 Flexible assessment - onscreen or on paper, it's your choice All of our externally marked Functional Skills assessments at levels 1 and 2 are available to take on any day at any time.

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New- editable PDF versions of L1 & L2 sample papers

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New- editable PDF versions of L1 & L2 sample papers

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These are now available on the C&G site here: https://www.cityandguilds.com/qualifications-and-apprenticeships/skills-for-work-and-life/english-mathematics-and-ict-skills/4748-functional-skills?dm_i=1LRR,7ACAA,5H5O1,TJUBI,1#tab=documents.
To access the passwords for the Mark Schemes, centres must look on Walled Garden

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L2 Reading sample 1 Plastics (Assessment)

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L2 Reading sample 1 Plastics (Assessment)

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L2 Reading sample 1 Plastics  Source Documents

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L2 Reading sample 1 Plastics  Source Documents

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L2 Reading sample 1 Plastics  Question Paper

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L2 Reading sample 1 Plastics  Question Paper

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The JCQ Regulations provides this information and can be found on the JCQ website http://jcq.org.uk. FutureQuals also provides information about assessment conditions in the qualification specification and the Reformed Functional Skills Qualifications Operational Handbook, which can be downloaded from the FutureQuals website.
What is the guidance around invigilation of assessment sessions?
Learners must be directly supervised by an independent invigilator throughout an onscreen or paper-based assessment session.
Invigilation of assessments
A Functional Skills subject tutor must not be involved in the invigilation of that subject, even if they have not taught those candidates (i.e. a Functional Skills English tutor must not invigilate any Functional Skills English exam and a Functional Skills Maths tutor must not invigilate any Functional Skills Maths exam, regardless of the level they teach).
Administration of assessments
No tutor of a Functional Skills qualification can be involved in the administration of the assessment materials for level 1 and 2 exams in that subject, regardless of the level they teach. ('Administration' includes initial receipt of confidential materials, secure storage, movement and preparation of materials for scheduled assessments, and registration, secure storage and return of materials to the awarding organisation after scheduled exams are completed.)
Exceptions
A centre must ensure that it has a suitable invigilator available for all Level 1 and 2 Functional Skills exams. A centre must contact FutureQuals immediately if they cannot comply with these conditions.
If a learner fails, when can they resit?
Learners are permitted to resit an assessment in English, Mathematics and ICT, where they are not successful. Learners must wait at least two weeks before re-attempting the assessment.

It is the centres responsibility to prepare learners for assessment and ensure the approach to re-sits is appropriate.
How many times can a learner re-sit?
Learners are permitted to resit an assessment in English, Mathematics and ICT, where they are not successful. Learners are allowed three attempts at any Functional Skills Qualification.

If a learner requires additional attempts to pass the qualification(s) then a centre must apply to FutureQuals for further guidance. Learners should be discouraged from repeated resits and be provided with further teaching and learning to support successful achievement of the qualification(s).
How are Functional Skills graded?
Functional Skills are graded Pass or Fail.
Who will issue our certificates?
FutureQuals issue a certificate of achievement after an assessment has been marked and graded. This certificate includes the full qualification title and the titles of any components achieved. Certificates also include the regulator Ofqual's logo.
What is the guidance for Functional Skills teaching staff?
Centre staff must meet the following minimum requirements:

Tutors to have relevant teaching experience and/or a qualification in the relevant subject area.

Not a mandatory requirement, but best practice: Assessors to hold the relevant D32/D33/A1/TAQA unit(s) and Level 3 Award in Education and Training.

Not a mandatory requirement, but best practice: Internal Verifiers to hold the relevant D34/V1/IQA unit(s).

Centres are responsible for ensuring that their staff have access to appropriate training and support. They are also responsible for notifying FutureQuals of any staff changes.

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FutureQuals Functional Skills - FutureQuals

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The JCQ Regulations provides this information and can be found on the JCQ website http://jcq.org.uk. FutureQuals also provides information about assessment conditions in the qualification specification and the Reformed Functional Skills Qualifications Operational Handbook, which can be downloaded from the FutureQuals website. What is the guidance around invigilation of assessment sessions?

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Link to Skills First FS Qualifcation page

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Link to Skills First FS Qualifcation page

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We are pleased to offer Skillsfirst registered learners a number of a Functional Skills onscreen practice papers at each subject level. These are representative

of our live assessment papers and will enable Skillsfirst learners to support and familiarise themselves with the testing platform prior to their exam and support learners in getting exam ready for their live assessment.

In addition, we have introduced new functionality that allows the learner to download their responses so that they can be marked by their tutor / teacher.

Please follow these instructions to access the practice papers and new functionality:

You will need to use Google Chrome to sit a practice exam.

Once you have launched the exam you will be prompted to enter your name. Please enter your full name and press ' Complete ', the practice exam will then begin.

At the end of the exam press ' Finish '.

You will see a loading bar that states ' Getting your downloadable results'. After around 30 seconds, this will update to say ' Download your results ', by choosing this option you can either print off your responses or send them electronically to your tutor. Please note, you must press 'finish' on the exam in order to download your responses.

Please select from the practice exams below:

Click here to download the mark schemes (zipped folder - 13MB)
Note to learners
Please check with your training provider or college that you are registered with Skillsfirst for Functional Skills, prior to using these practice assessments.

If you have any questions please email [email protected]

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We are pleased to offer Skillsfirst registered learners a number of a Functional Skills onscreen practice papers at each subject level. These are representative of our live assessment papers and will enable Skillsfirst learners to support and familiarise themselves with the testing platform prior to their exam and support learners in getting exam ready for their live assessment.

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Open Awards are delighted to announce that we are offering the Reformed English Functional Skills qualifications from 1st September 2019. These have now completed Ofqual's technical evaluation.

For learners registered before 31st August 2019, please view the legacy qualifications.

By clicking on the links below, you will be able to see more information about these qualifications.

New Centres: If you are not currently an Open Awards Centre don't worry! Simply fill in a New Business Enquiry Formand one of our team will contact you directly to discuss the best solution for you.

Existing Centres:You will need to submit a New Qualification Request Form (NQRF-FSQ) via the portal. If you can't find exactly what you're looking for, don't forget that we offer bespoke qualifications. Please feel free to call our team on 0151 494 2072 or emailenquiries@openawards.org.uk and we will be happy to help.

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Open Awards are delighted to announce that we are offering the Reformed English Functional Skills qualifications from 1st September 2019. These have now completed Ofqual's technical evaluation. For learners registered before 31st August 2019, please view the legacy qualifications. By clicking on the links below, you will be able to see more information about these qualifications.

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Link to IQ's (Industry Qualifications) FS Page

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Link to IQ's (Industry Qualifications) FS Page

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Functional Skills qualifications are key to building foundations for learners to progress into their specialist skillsets. These subjects are a vital part of the entry/exit requirement for vocational study, apprenticeships and traineeships.

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Functional Skills Qualifications | Maths & English | L1 & L2

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English Functional Skills Qualifications from AQA

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AQA - Exemplar Writing

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Practice Paper

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Practice Paper

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Practice Paper

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nocn functional skills qualification in english at entry 1

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NOCN Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry 1

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NOCN Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry 1

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Level 2 Writing Sample Assessment 1- v0-2 pdf

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Level 1 Writing Sample Assessment 1 - v0-2 pdf

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nocn functional skills qualification in english at entry 2

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NOCN Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry 2

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NOCN Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry 2

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NOCN Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry 3

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NOCN Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry 3

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Practice Paper

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Subject Content Document for the Reformed FS English Qualifications

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Subject Content Document for the Reformed FS English Qualifications

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Entry Levels 1-3

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Level 1

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Level 2

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NOCN Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1

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NOCN Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1

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nocn functional skills qualification in english at level 2

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NOCN Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2

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NOCN Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2

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Terminology

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L2 Highfield Amplifications - Terminology

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OCR Document on mapping FS to the ESOL Core Curriculum

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OCR Document on mapping FS to the ESOL Core Curriculum