Functional skills are no longer a requirement for adults, but Heather Akehurst says functional skills should still play a key ...

Businesses employing adult apprentices will now have the power to decide whether a Maths and English qualification should be part of the prescribed course, following a rule change by the government.

Even if you can’t see a job role that’s familiar to you, the skills will be at the right level so you might enjoy trying them. Bitesize Functional Skills learner guides are all about maths and ...

Some experts warn that Generation Z may become the first group to lose functional handwriting skills altogether. This trend reflects a deeper transformation in how information is processed and ...