Functional Skills reimagined: Drive success in English & Mathematics with modern qualifications.

In today’s educational landscape, supporting learners with essential English and maths skills goes beyond traditional teaching. It’s about providing access to practical, real-world knowledge and ensuring each learner is equipped to succeed both in their studies and beyond. The newly launched Ascentis Functional Skills Qualifications in English and Mathematics are designed with exactly this purpose; to meet learners where they are and to propel them toward their goals in a way that’s adaptable, accessible, and fit for the demands of today’s world. These qualifications offer digital innovation, robust support through External Quality Assurers (EQAs), and dedicated Preparation Stations—delivering comprehensive tools for both educators and learners.

In today’s educational landscape, supporting learners with essential English and maths skills goes beyond traditional teaching. It’s about providing access to practical, real-world knowledge and ensuring each learner is equipped to succeed both in their studies and beyond. The newly launched Ascentis Functional Skills Qualifications in English and Mathematics are designed with exactly this purpose; to meet learners where they are and to propel them toward their goals in a way that’s adaptable, accessible, and fit for the demands of today’s world. These qualifications offer digital innovation, robust support through External Quality Assurers (EQAs), and dedicated Preparation Stations—delivering comprehensive tools for both educators and learners.

16 Jan 2025, 9:00

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Bringing Learning to Life with Digital Innovation

Ascentis has developed a truly modern solution for Functional Skills assessment: a born-digital, online qualification that integrates seamlessly with any educational framework. This qualification suite is built for flexibility, designed to adapt to the specific needs of each centre and the diverse learning styles within every cohort. From initial access to final assessment, learners and educators alike benefit from an assessment and verification experience that’s fully digital, eliminating traditional logistical challenges and streamlining the qualification process.

Educators can feel confident knowing that the assessments are underpinned by a rigorous, peer-reviewed development process. This ensures that every assessment is not only fair and up-to-date with industry standards but also focuses on building skills that resonate in real-world applications. The qualification suite brings together holistic online assessments and familiarisation tools, supporting both educators and learners in creating a positive assessment experience from start to finish.

Flexible and On-Demand Assessment – Tailored to Your Centre’s Needs

This suite offers on-demand, online assessment options, making it easier than ever for centres to scale assessment availability according to scheduling and cohort demands. With a robust infrastructure that adapts to your institution’s requirements, the qualification suite allows learners to take assessments when they are ready, providing valuable flexibility for colleges and centres with varying schedules.

To support institutions in implementing this modern, assessment-led approach, the qualification package includes full centre training, extensive support from External Quality Assurers (EQAs), and two live attempts per learner—along with two free practice assessments. These practice assessments are valuable tools, allowing learners to build familiarity and confidence with the digital platform well in advance of their formal assessment.

Preparation Stations: Built for Student Success

Supporting centres in equipping students with the skills and confidence to succeed is a key focus of the new Functional Skills suite. To ensure learners can get comfortable with the online assessment environment, Functional Skills Preparation Stations are available, specifically created for the English and Mathematics assessments. These online Preparation Stations mirror the assessment platform, allowing learners to explore and practice the format in advance, reducing anxiety and helping them perform their best when it counts.

Hosted on the secure and intuitive Surpass system, these stations use sample content from the English and Mathematics Functional Skills assessments, providing learners with a realistic sense of the online experience and helping educators better support them in their journey.

Empower Your Institution to Drive Student Success with Functional Skills

The new Functional Skills Qualifications in English and Mathematics deliver a next-generation approach to assessment that’s digital, accessible, and ready to support learners in achieving the skills they need for the future. As the demands of the workplace and education evolve, these qualifications ensure learners are equipped with the essential skills to succeed in any path they choose.

Explore how this innovative suite can transform Functional Skills for your institution—because every learner deserves a solid foundation in English and maths that’s built to last.

Watch our short video here, or contact our team on hello@ascentis.co.uk to find out more.

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