Functional Skills

Here you’ll find information and support for the reformed Functional Skills qualifications which are launching on 1 September 2019. You can access the current Functional skills offer by visiting the current Functional Skills webpages.

News and updates

Find out the latest news and updates in the world of Functional Skills, including developments in the reform. 

Support material

Find resources and information to help you prepare for the upcoming changes.

Functional Skills Delivery Days

Join us on our Delivery Days for a great chance to expand your knowledge of the FS Reform as well as gain an understanding for our new qualifications.

Functional Skills Workshops

Join us for our free workshops focussing on a range of topics for the Functional Skills Reform. We’ll have a series of experts on hand to help you expand your knowledge of the key changes, and also network with fellow professionals to share good practice.

Functional Skills Webinars

We host a monthly webinar for centres that are both new to NCFE and NCFE’s Functional Skills. The webinar gives a high-level overview of how to deliver Functional Skills, and it is useful for both English and maths tutors as well as heads of centre and curriculum managers.