Ascentis Functional Skills
Welcome to the Ascentis Functional Skills homepage. This page contains the latest information on one of our flagship new developments. In the coming months you can expect to find copies of our sample assessments and news about forthcoming events here.
Click on the blue links to access the information that you need.
§ Background
A look at who the Functional Skills qualifications are for and how they fit into other strategies
§ How can I get involved?
Information on how to get involved in the Ascentis Functional Skills pilot
§ Assessment
Information on how the Ascentis Functional Skills qualifications are assessed
§ Downloads
-The Functional Skills standards and sample assessment papers for Functional Maths
-The English Functional Skills assessment papers for Speaking & Listening
-Sample assessment material for all areas of the Functional Skills
-The Functional Skills specifications for English, Maths and ICT to download straight to your computer
- The Ascentis Functional Skills newsletter 'Functional Forward'
§ The Skills for Life Comparability Study
Details of a new strand of work in the Functional Skills pilot comparing attainment in Skills
for Life qualifications with that in Functional Skills and how to get involved.
§ Useful links
A selection of links to more information and background on Functional Skills project
§ Funding
The latest information on the funding of the Functional Skills pilot from the LSC
LATEST NEWS
The new edition of Ascentis Functional Forward is now available from the download section of the Functional Skills homepage
Ascentis is now part of the Adult Strand of the Functional Skills pilot.