English and maths at College

Your role:

All students will continue to study English and maths if they do not hold a GCSE 4 (C) or above, dependent on your child’s school grades, this will either be a GCSE re-examination, or Functional Skills. Don’t worry if your child didn’t enjoy these subjects at school, College is different and we often find that applying maths and English to subjects that they enjoy and are good at can make a real difference! It is very important that you help us reaffirm the importance of attending English and maths classes throughout the academic

English and maths at GCSE 4 (C) or above are essential qualifications for progression within further education and to Higher Education and employment.

year. Employers frequently stress the importance of GCSEs/Functional Skills and they are recognised as being vital to the world of work and the College incorporates these subjects into your child’s studies. Students also need to have at least a grade 4 (C) GCSE in maths and English to progress onto many University courses.