Functional Skills: Maths and English

Practical qualifications. Real confidence. Real-life skills.

At Tilly’s Tutoring, we support learners working towards Functional Skills qualifications in English and Maths, alongside practical, real-life learning opportunities that build confidence, independence, and transferable skills.

Functional Skills are an excellent pathway for learners who want recognised qualifications without the pressure or format of traditional GCSE exams. Whether you’re home educating, preparing for college, resitting, or returning to education as an adult — we offer a clear, supportive route to success.

✅ Online small group sessions (weekly)
✅ Full Level 1 & Level 2 qualification packages
✅ Access to Pass Functional Skills platform + resources
✅ Qualified teachers and calm supportive delivery
✅ Exams included, fully invigilated online

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    What are Functional Skills?

    Functional Skills are nationally recognised qualifications in Maths and English that focus on the practical skills learners need for everyday life, work and further education.

    They are designed to be:

    • relevant and real-life focused

    • confidence-building and achievable

    • recognised by colleges, employers and training providers

    • ideal for learners who want a qualification without GCSE-style coursework and long theory-based exams

    Functional Skills is available at different levels, including:

    • Entry Level

    • Level 1

    • Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE grade 4/C in many contexts)

    Who are Functional Skills qualifications for?

    Functional Skills can be a great alternative route for a wide range of learners:

    ✅ Home Educated Students

    Functional Skills can be a brilliant option for home educated learners who want recognised qualifications but prefer a more flexible and achievable pathway than GCSEs.

    ✅ College Students

    Many college courses require learners to have Maths and English qualifications. Functional Skills can help students meet entry requirements and progress.

    ✅ Adults Returning to Education

    Functional Skills is one of the most popular routes for adult learners who want to:

    • improve job opportunities

    • access apprenticeships or training

    • return to college or university pathways

    • gain confidence in everyday Maths and English

    Functional Skills qualifications are designed to be supportive, structured and accessible — and we tailor learning to each individual’s starting point.

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    Functional Skills Options

    We offer two main ways to study Functional Skills with Tilly’s Tutoring:

    ✅ Weekly Online Small Group Sessions

    Affordable, supportive learning with expert teachers

    Our weekly online Functional Skills groups are ideal for learners who:

    • want structured tuition each week

    • benefit from learning alongside others

    • prefer a calm and friendly environment

    • want high-quality teaching at an affordable cost

    Sessions are taught by qualified teachers and focus on building:

    • skills confidence

    • exam readiness

    • independence and motivation

    • real-life application

    Small group sessions include:

    • direct teaching and guided practice

    • opportunities to ask questions

    • confidence-building support

    • exam preparation practice

    Level 1 or Level 2 — Which is Right?

    We can support learners at the right level based on their needs and goals.

    Level 1 Functional Skills:

    • ideal for building confidence and core skills

    • a great stepping stone for Level 2

    • suitable for learners who need a realistic, supportive route to progression

    Level 2 Functional Skills:

    • the most widely requested qualification

    • often accepted as equivalent to GCSE grade 4/C

    • supports entry to college courses, apprenticeships and employment

    • builds strong functional confidence in everyday Maths and English

    Not sure which level to start at? We can advise and help assess your current level.

    Why choose Tilly’s Tutoring for Functional Skills?

    We’re proud to offer Functional Skills learning that is:

    ✅ calm, supportive and confidence-building
    ✅ taught by qualified teachers who understand learners of all ages
    ✅ flexible and accessible (online learning from home)
    ✅ structured with clear goals
    ✅ affordable and excellent value
    ✅ focused on real outcomes and qualification success

    We support learners to develop skills for life — not just pass an exam.

    ✅ Full Functional Skills Packages (Level 1 or Level 2)

    A complete pathway to passing your exams — with full support included

    For learners who want a fully guided journey from start to pass, we offer our Full Functional Skills Packages through our partners at Pass Functional Skills.

    These packages provide everything needed to achieve a Level 1 or Level 2 qualification in:

    • Maths

    • English

    • or both Maths + English together

    This route is ideal for learners who want:

    • a complete structure and learning plan

    • online learning materials and exam preparation tools

    • 1:1 tutoring support

    • access to group sessions for extra help

    • a clear end goal with qualification success

    What’s Included in Our Full Packages?

    ✅ 1) Full Access to the Pass Functional Skills Platform

    Learners receive full access to the Pass Functional Skills online learning platform, which includes:

    • structured lessons organised by topic/skill

    • step-by-step learning resources

    • practice questions

    • revision units

    • skills checks

    • targeted improvement tasks

    ✅ 2) Mock Exams + Exam Preparation

    The platform also includes:

    • mock exams

    • exam-style practice papers

    • exam technique support

    • preparation resources to reduce anxiety and increase confidence

    Learners build familiarity with the exam format and learn how to approach each type of question.

    ✅ 3) 1:1 Sessions with Tilly’s Tutoring Teachers

    Every package includes dedicated 1:1 tutoring sessions with our experienced tutors, to ensure learners receive:

    • personalised support

    • explanations where needed

    • help with tricky topics

    • encouragement and accountability

    • tailored revision plans

    • progress tracking

    ✅ 4) Unlimited Access to Group Sessions (Until You Pass)

    A key part of our full package is that learners receive:

    ⭐ Unlimited access to our Functional Skills group sessions
    ✅ right up until the learner passes their exam(s)

    This gives learners ongoing support and regular teaching input without worrying about extra costs each week.

    ✅ 5) Exam Included (Fully Invigilated Online)

    Your full package also includes the cost of the exam.

    Exams can be taken:

    • fully invigilated online

    • from home

    • in a professional and recognised format

    No need to travel or arrange external exam centres — the exam is included and organised as part of the package.

    Ready to Get Started?

    Whether you want to join weekly sessions or choose a full package, we’ll help you find the best option for your learning journey.


    Functional Skills support is available for home educated students, college learners and adults returning to education.

    Enquire about a place on one of our courses:

    01472 425101

    info@tillys-tutoring.com

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