Functional Skills
Functional skills are the practical skills in English, information and communication
technology (ICT) and mathematics that allow people to work confidently, effectively
and independently in life. These qualifications are central to the 14–19 reforms,
and are:
- a constituent of new Foundation, Higher and Advanced Diplomas
- a replacement for key skills qualifications
- a mandatory part of all apprenticeships
- part of all Foundation Learning programmes
- part of GCSE English, mathematics and ICT.
Functional skills are also a part of the key stage 3 curriculum and revised
programmes of study for key stage 4.
