English and Maths
Our English and Maths classes take place at Idea Stores across the borough in Tower Hamlets from Entry level 3 to Level 2. All our courses are part-time with the majority of classes running within school hours (9-3).
Do you need a functional skills qualification for further studies or a better job? Do you want to become a more confident communicator? Do you need to work on your maths and numeracy to improve your finances, your DIY, your problemsolving, your cooking or your data analysis skills? Come to our courses at the Idea Store or other venues in Tower Hamlets and become more confident with words and numbers.
You do not need to live in the borough and most of our courses are free.
How can I join?
Our English and Maths appointment booking form is now OPEN!
Our next initial assessment appointments will be from Tuesday 7 January to Thursday 9 January 2025.
Book an appointment at your nearest Idea Store. Select one of the following options. Please do not book multiple appointments.
This is not an ESOL class. If you are looking for ESOL courses, please visit our ESOL Courses page.
Functional Skills appointment
Idea Store Whitechapel
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Functional Skills appointment
Idea Store Watney Market
Thursdays
Interested in a Maths courses?
If you're interested in a Maths course, please fill out a Multiply enquiry form.
All English and Maths courses require a teacher assessment BEFORE you can join to check the course is the right level for you.
Please email FunctionalSkills at functionalskills@towerhamlets.gov.uk if you have any questions.
English and Maths course information
The courses you can join include:
Functional Skills English and Maths Level 1 and Level 2
Gain a nationally recognised qualification in English or Maths at Level 1 or 2, and use these skills to enhance your career prospects, secure better job opportunities, or further your education.
Click on the course to find out more information about what you will study:
Getting Ready for Functional Skills English and Maths Level 1 and Level 2
Learn the essential skills needed for success in Functional Skills exams. Getting Ready courses focus on assessing current abilities, strengthening core skills in English and Maths, familiarising learners with exam formats, providing practice opportunities, and boosting confidence. The course emphasizes applying these skills in real-life situations, both in work and daily life.
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Khadijah Begum
"I really enjoy studying here. My teachers make the lessons fun and interesting. I feel my Maths and English have improved hugely and the courses have helped me to meet new people and make friends".