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Functional skills (Annual Review)
There will be new functional qualifications in English, mathematics and ICT for young people and adults. Functional skills will be embedded in the new Diplomas and integrated with GCSEs and apprenticeships. Educators and employers have identified functional skills as vital for enabling young people and adults to have the practical skills they need to succeed in further learning, employment and the wider society. A two-year pilot of functional skills is taking place from September 2007. The final qualifications in English and ICT will be introduced for first teaching in 2009, with mathematics following in 2010.
Examples of functional skillsEnglish - level 1A student moving to a new flat is able to appropriately contact and inform the bank of a change of address either in person, over the telephone or in writing. Mathematics - level 2A student planning her transition to further or higher education is able to research and make informed judgements about various banking products available. Reviewing competitive packages, including joining offers, different interest rates, financial charges and savings benefits, the student is able to calculate the most suitable, best value, product for her. |