Introduction: Updates to Functional Skills Requirements The government has introduced Relaxed Functional Skills Rules for apprentices, as outlined by the DfE. These updates mean that adult apprentices (aged 19 and over) no longer need to pass Functional Skills English and maths to complete their apprenticeship. While these qualifications remain mandatory for apprentices aged 16–18, they are [...]

Introduction Good English and Maths skills are important for work, further education, and everyday life. Functional Skills qualifications help people build these skills, but it’s important to start at the right level to make learning easier and more effective. A Functional Skills Initial Assessment helps by checking what you already know and where you might [...]