Blog: How Could Improving Your Maths and English Help You?
If you’ve ever been stumped by your child’s Maths or English schoolwork then try and take some comfort in the fact you’re definitely not the only one. Many parents over the last year of home-schooling have found themselves turning to Google, friends and family for support with their child’s homework and three questions devised for primary school kids in New Zealand even made the news
Unless your job role requires it, it’s not a necessity to be an expert in trigonometry, fronted adverbials or Pythagoras for everyday life, but having good Maths and English skills and a relevant qualification can be vital in helping you succeed in your education, career and everyday life.
Perhaps you are looking to build confidence and gain the core skills required for employment or further education, or you may be a parent who would like to improve your Maths or English skills to be able to better support your child’s learning during home-schooling. If you’ve been thinking about how to get a step closer to that dream job, or simply want to learn skills to make everyday tasks a bit easier – like organising your finances, or following a recipe – a Maths or English qualification could be perfect for you.
Returning to study can be nerve-wracking, but at Rotherham College you’re in safe hands with our expert tutors who will support you every step of the way. Our courses can be taught in person and online and you can learn flexibly at your own pace, around your existing commitments. We have a team dedicated to supporting any challenges you face as an adult learner to help put your mind at ease.
Whatever your current Maths or English abilities we have a level to suit; we offer courses from entry level all the way up to GCSE, and we’re here to support you to progress to the next level if you’d like to.
Many of our students start a Maths and English course to help progress their career or go onto further study. One of our students recently achieved her dream of securing a place to study a degree in Business at University Centre Rotherham after completing a Functional Skills English course. Read about Magdalena’s journey here.
Depending on your circumstances you could be eligible to study for free, find out more here or get in touch.