Maths & English

No matter which course you take at LMC, our aim is to help you progress into your chosen career and the majority of employers now look for a minimum GCSE grade C/4 or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths & English.

It is a UK Government requirement for all students aged 16-18 to study Maths & English alongside their vocational course, if they haven’t already achieved GCSE grade 4 or Functional Skills Level 2.

At LMC, we offer two levels in each subject; GCSE and Functional Skills.

Maths

Progress Maths classes teach learners to the standard required to achieve up to a GCSE grade 3. Learners may take a Functional Skills qualification or the GCSE exams in May/June, depending on their preference and abilities.

GCSE 4/5 Maths teach learners to the standard required to achieve a GCSE grade 4 or 5 on the Foundation Paper. All learners will sit the GCSE exams in May/June. Learners with a GCSE grade 3 will be placed in these classes.

English Language

Functional Skills English classes teach learners to the standard required to achieve up to a Functional Skills Level 2. Functional Skills English qualifications are very different to English Language GCSE exams, as they focus more on English skills for the workplace.

GCSE English classes teach learners to the standard required to achieve a GCSE grade 4 or 5, and the exam papers allow all grades up to Grade 9 to be achieved. All learners will sit the GCSE exams in May/June. Learners with a GCSE grade 3 will be placed in these classes.