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.