Functional Skills
What Are Functional Skills?
What functional skills are, how they differ from GCSEs, and why they matter for adult learners and training providers in 2026.
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Functional Skills
English, maths, and the Functional Skills landscape
Functional Skills
Functional Skills vs GCSEs: What's the Difference?
Is Functional Skills equivalent to GCSE? Compare structure, assessment, and purpose to understand which qualification is right for your learners.
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Functional Skills
How to Pass Functional Skills Maths Level 2
Practical tips and study strategies for learners preparing to pass Functional Skills Maths Level 2, covering key topics, common pitfalls, and how to use initial assessment.
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Functional Skills
Functional Skills Assessment: The Complete Provider Guide
Everything UK training providers need to know about functional skills assessment: levels, online delivery, initial assessment, and the latest 2026 reforms.
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Functional Skills
A Provider's Guide to Functional Skills English Assessment
Everything training providers need to know about assessing Functional Skills English, from reading comprehension to writing conventions, aligned to UK awarding body frameworks.
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