Course details

Who is this course for

FEES almost all of our maths and English classes are fully funded meaning you will not need to pay fees. When you click apply now, use the drop down box to select the 'Full remission' option and this will zero the fees. Our staff will provide more information once you've booked your assessment.
This course helps you to work towards your own personal skills and goals and prepare for completing a Functional Maths course in the future. This workshop style course will be personalised to your individual needs whatever point you are at in your learning journey.
Your tutor will create a topic based learning programme that could also include elements of English, digital skills, confidence building, employability and study skills as required to best support your progression.

What are the entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, but an initial assessment will be completed prior to enrolling onto this course to check prior knowledge and ensure you join the correct level course.

If English is not your first language, you will need to have passed or be working towards entry level 3 ESOL or equivalent to join a maths course at DALS.

What will I be learning

The course is aligned to the Functional Skills syllabus. However, you will be working towards topics that are suitable for your ability.
Together with your tutor, you will decide what learning areas you need to focus on to meet your individual skills gaps, this could include
Number work
Measure, Shape and Space
Handling Data
Understanding both non calculator and calculator methods
Managing your money
Time management skills
Personal presentation and job search skills
Identifying areas that you need help with
Developing independent study skills
Gaining or improving the skills needed for everyday life and work
Improving your confidence and self esteem

How will I be assessed and supported

At DALS, we use an Individual Learning Plan to set and review targets and provide feedback, enabling continual reflection and evaluation throughout the course. You will also receive verbal and written feedback on marked work. You will use your ILP to help track and monitor your own progress towards set goals, to support personal development and achievement.

At enrolment, it is important that you tell us if you have a learning difficulty or disability which may require support. If you declare a support need, you will be referred for an assessment to identify what support can be provided

What do I need to bring?

Pen, pencil, ruler, a notebook, calculator and a folder.

Any additional costs?

There are no costs for the course.

What can this course lead to

We have lots of courses planned to ensure you have a variety of progression routes. If you are interested in another course, please ask for more information or contact us on
Phone 01332 956565
Email [email protected]
Relay UK  18001 01332 956565
On completion of this course, you could progress to
Maths Functional Skills
English Functional Skills
Employability courses
Digital Skills courses
A vocational course

Derby Multicultural Centre

Address:
Derby Multicultural Centre, Dairyhouse Road, Arboretum, Derby, DE23 8HN

Phone: 01332 956360

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Online

You can enrol onto this course now using our online secure website:
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In person

You can pop into any of our centres to enrol:

Village Learning Centre - Browning Street, Derby, DE23 8DN

Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9 – 4.30pm and Weds/Thurs evenings until 8.30pm.

Derby Multicultural Centre – Dairyhouse Road, Derby, DE23 8HN

Opening times: Mon - Fri 9 – 5pm and Mon/Tues evenings until 8.30pm.

Allen Park Centre - Allen Park Centre, Allen Street, Allenton, Derby, DE24 9DE

Opening times: Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm

Kedleston Road Training Centre - 184 Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GT

Opening times: Mon - Fri 9 – 4pm and Mon evening until 8.30pm.

By telephone

Enquiries: 01332 956565

By Email

[email protected]

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Note: Please bring evidence of eligibility for fee reduction to the first class.