ESOL Maths

Course Key

The word Maths surrounded by maths symbols

Letter IA in a purple circle Initial Assessment

Letter C in purple circle Concession Available

Letter B in a pink Circle Blended Course

Computer symbol inside a green circle Online Course

Letters IA inside a purple circle

Course Fee *FREE

Course Details

This course is designed to help learners with English as a second language to develop their maths skills alongside developing their English skills.  Content will be basic skills elements of maths with a focus on language and worded questions.  This course will be a pathway to allow learners to progress to a functional skills qualification. 

Entry Requirements

You will need to provide evidence that you have any of the following:

  • Been a resident of the UK for the past three years.
  • Proof of immigration status
  • You will need to complete an assessment before you join the course and advice will be given as to the suitability of the course for you.  You must be committed to attending regularly.

Location

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The benefits of this course

Learning in a supportive environment, away from the demands of normal life, where professional teaching, differentiated for individual need, will support understanding, progression and individual achievement.  You will gain a greater understanding of the curriculum content that your children will cover in school, learn how to support your children and develop your own skills.  You will have the opportunity to ask questions and improve your own basic maths skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.  You will also be able to find out about other available courses.

Teaching

All learning is supportive and safe and where professional teaching is individualised to the requirements of each learner. Learning support will be provided by the tutor. You will be taught in a classroom situation with one to one, pairs and small group work and discussion.

How will progress be monitored and assessed?

Your individual learning goals will be agreed at the beginning of the course and recorded on your individual learning plan.  The ILP will be used throughout the course to assess your progress.  Progression will be monitored through assessment via observation of practical activities, marking of completed work and through group discussion.  The tutor will assess your learning during the sessions and will provide you with individual feedback.  You will be asked to provide feedback of your learning experience via a questionnaire.

Qualification

An in house SAFL certificate will be provided when learners have achieved their agreed learning outcomes.

After completing the course

At the end of this course you may feel confident to progress to another SAFL course, for example an accredited maths course.

Equipmen

Writing paper and a pen

 

*Your course fees are paid for through the West Midlands Combined Authority, which is government funding.