Functional skills
Qualifications in English, maths and digital skills at entry level, level 1 and level 2, focused on practical, real-life use, often taken by adults and apprentices.
- Used in
- England
- Topic
- Qualifications
Being checked against official sources. This definition is written in our own words; always check the official guidance for your country.
Classfern Pro: report writer, Ask Fern, forum and jobs – no ads. What's in Pro Join the waiting list
Related terms
- Essential skills Wales Northern Ireland
- Qualifications in Wales (Essential Skills Wales) and Northern Ireland in communication, application of number and digital literacy.
- Condition of funding England
- The requirement in England that 16 to 19 students without a grade 4 in GCSE English or maths continue to study these subjects.
More terms: Qualifications
Entry level · Extended Project Qualification · FHEQ · GCSE · Guided learning hours · Higher apprenticeship
More terms starting with F · Education glossary A–Z · Get a TIP for your class
Definitions are written by Classfern in our own words for teachers in the UK and the US. They are short explanations, not legal or official definitions: always check the official guidance for your country, nation or state. Classfern is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government department, inspectorate or exam board named here.