Bristol Community Learning – Essential Maths Skills

This free, friendly 13-week course supports you to build maths skills and improve techniques and strategies for studying Functional Skills Maths. It is for Bristol residents aged 19 years plus (in August 2026) with few or no qualifications. The course takes place on Thursdays.

What you’ll learn

• How to identify and use key mathematical methods needed for Functional Skills Maths
• How to improve confidence in solving maths problems using appropriate strategies and techniques
• How to develop accuracy in calculations involving number, measure and data
• How to apply maths skills to everyday and real-life situations relevant to work and daily living
• How to use effective study skills and revision techniques to prepare for Functional Skills Maths assessments

What happens next

You will have improved your maths skills and developed techniques and strategies to help prepare for Functional Skills Maths assessments.