Monday 17 March 2014

The value and rigour of Functional Skills

The value and rigour of Functional Skills
The 2013 Functional Skills Annual Survey was completed by more than 400 respondents in the sector.  The results reveal very substantial (and growing) support for Functional Skills.  In the light of the GCSE vs FS discussion above, we thought it would be worthwhile repeating the results of the survey. 

 Very
Confident
 Somewhat
Confident
Not very
Confident 
 Not at all
Confident
Functional Skills is a rigorous qualification
 36%
 54%
 9%
 1%
Functional Skills is a valuable qualification 
 44%
 43%
 10%
 2%
I'm fully prepared and trained to deliver FS
 50%
 38%
 9%
 3%
Learners enjoy taking Functional Skills
 17%
 48%
 26%
 9%
Tutors enjoy teaching Functional Skills
 22%
 48%
 23%
 8%


The overwhelming evidence is that Functional Skills is rigorous (90% agree), valuable (87%) enjoyable (68%) with 88% of respondents feeling fully prepared and trained in delivery.

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