At Cheshire College, our flexible part-time English and Maths courses help adults improve skills, boost career prospects, and return to learning with confidence. We offer daytime and evening classes with expert tutor support from Entry Level, Functional Skills to GCSE options tailored to your ability through a short assessment.
If you’re thinking about improving your English or Maths, choosing where to study is a big step, and we’re proud to offer a supportive and welcoming environment where adults feel encouraged from day one.
When you study with us, you’ll join a friendly community where tutors take the time to understand your goals and help you build confidence at a pace that suits you, with flexible daytime and evening classes available.
We offer Functional Skills, GCSE, and Entry Level courses, taught by passionate staff in relaxed learning spaces with small groups and personalised feedback, so you’re always supported throughout your journey.
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When you come to Cheshire College for your English or Maths assessment, we use it to understand where you’re most comfortable and what course will help you grow with confidence. You may be offered an:
Entry Level Course
Entry level courses are the starting point and focus on everyday reading, writing and numeracy. They’re ideal if you want to build confidence with the basics for a strong foundation before moving on.
Functional Skills Course
Functional Skills sits above entry level and is all about using English or Maths in real situations. You’ll learn practical skills you can use at work, in further study or in day to day life. It’s a flexible option and can help you progress quickly.
GCSE Course
GCSE is the most advanced option and explores English or Maths in much greater detail. It gives you a well recognised qualification that many employers and colleges look for. If you’re aiming for specific careers, further study or simply want a stronger academic foundation, GCSE can help you reach those goals.
After you apply, we’ll invite you to Campus for a quick and relaxed assessment. This won’t be a test you need to prepare for, it simply helps us understand your current skills and confidence level. Once we have this, we can guide you towards the course that’s the best fit, whether that’s entry level, Functional Skills or GCSE.
We do this so you can start in the right place and learn at a pace that feels comfortable whilst getting the most out of every session. If you ever have questions about your course options, our team is always happy to help.
If you’re not looking to take on a full qualification right now, starting with an entry level course can be a really helpful first step. These courses are ideal if you want to refresh your English or Maths after some time away from studying, without the pressure of committing to GCSE or Functional Skills straight away.
Entry level focuses on practical, everyday skills, helping you rebuild your understanding and confidence at a steady pace. You’ll revisit the basics, get comfortable with key concepts and ease yourself back into learning in a relaxed and supportive environment.
It’s a simple and flexible way to get back on track, and once you’ve found your feet, you can choose whether you’d like to progress to a higher level. And if you’re unsure what comes next, our team is always here to help you decide.
Improving your English and Maths can open the door to new opportunities. Our Adult GCSE and Functional Skills courses help you build the qualifications and confidence needed to take the next step, whether that is progressing onto a Level 3 course, starting an apprenticeship, or applying for jobs that require a minimum standard of English and Maths. With support from experienced tutors and flexible study options, you can develop the skills employers and universities are looking for while working towards your future goals.
We offer Entry Level, Functional Skills, and GCSE English courses, and once you apply, you’ll complete a short assessment so we can place you on the course that best matches your current skills and goals.
We offer Entry Level, Functional Skills, and GCSE Maths courses, and once you apply, you’ll complete a short assessment so we can place you on the course that best matches your current skills and goals.
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You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.
Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.
