Maths and English for a successful future

English and maths are important life skills and are used every hour of every day. They will help you to achieve your best in your studies and progress to your dream career. English and maths qualifications could be the difference between being accepted onto a university course, securing a job or a promotion.

Benefits of Maths and English skills

Employers and universities want you to have them
They will help you to progress to higher level study
They will provide you with better job prospects
You will be able to access more career opportunities
They will help you earn more money in the future
They will provide you with better life opportunities

Find the revision technique for you...

Be prepared - it's never too early to start your revision
Use colour - liven up your revision notes by using colour and highlighters
Revise everywhere - use mind maps, post-it notes and written notes to support your study
Don't revise in bed - find a calm and comfortable place to revise but keep your bed for sleep
Take breaks - keep your mind alert by taking short breaks every hour
Recall - test what you can remember after you've revised.
Relax - don't stress. Make time to complete activities that help you to relax
Stay motivated - visualise your end goal, like a place on your dream university course or employment
Eat and drink healthy - to improve your concentration and thinking
Use acronyms - E.g. AFORESTRIP, DAFOREST
Test yourself - track your progress and fill in the gaps

What will I study?

If you have a Grade 9-4 at GCSE in Maths and/or English, you will develop your skills throughout your course. You will not have a separate class, the continued development of your English and maths knowledge is so important and relevant to your career goals.

Level 2 students in a clasroom, learning.

If you have a grade 3 to 1 in GCSE Maths and/or English you will develop your skills throughout your course. You will need to commit to studying 3 hours a week in class per English or maths plus at least that same amount of study time at home.

If you don't already have a grade in GCSE Maths and/or English, you will study Functional Skills. You will need to commit to studying 2 hours a week for English, 2 hours a week for Maths and the same amount of study time at home.