Functional Skills pilot qualifications were withdrawn on 31 August 2010 and replaced with new accredited qualifications that are now available. These qualifications continue to form part of the Diploma and Foundation Learning. Functional Skills qualifications are also included in some Apprenticeship frameworks with a view to being part of all frameworks by March 2011.
The current National Curriculum at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 includes Functional Skills.
This section provides information to help schools, colleges and other professionals understand what Functional Skills will mean for their work.
