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Master practical numeracy with a Functional Skills tutor

Functional Skills Maths is all about applying numbers to the real world, from managing a household budget to calculating measurements on a building site. If your child is finding these everyday calculations a struggle or needs this qualification to unlock a college place or apprenticeship, it is perfectly natural to feel you can't provide the structured support they need.
You don't have to be a mathematician to help them get over this hurdle. By bringing in a specialist tutor, you’re giving them a guide who can translate abstract numbers into practical skills. This lets you stay in a supportive role while a pro helps them gain the independence they need for their future career.

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Whether they need a boost in basic confidence or help with the non-calculator section, we filter through the top 12.5% of applicants we accept to find a handpicked recommendation. It’s a tailored service that ensures the person in the "digital classroom" is exactly who your child needs to succeed.
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Our online environment is far more than a basic video call—it’s a collaborative hub where maths finally starts to make sense. Within the interactive digital classroom, your child and their tutor use a shared whiteboard to map out problems and real-time document sharing to work through practice exam papers together.
This one-to-one focus allows your child to ask the "how" and "why" questions they might avoid in a busy classroom. Plus, with the convenience of learning from home, there is zero travel time for you, and your child can build their skills in a familiar, low-pressure setting that fits around their current college or work commitments.
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52 Functional Skills Maths tutors:

£85/hr
5.0
Alice C
SEND Specialist, Maths Examiner & Qualified Functional Skills Tutor
About MeAs a full-time tutor, SEN specialist and Mathematics graduate,I appreciate the challenge the subject can provide! I've been tutoring for over 12 years and have developed an effective toolbox of strategies to support students online across GCSE/iGCSE and Functional Skills. I consider myself a lifelong learner too, and my current studies are leading me towards being a dyslexia assessor, having qualified as a specialist dyslexia teacher in 2023.I support students who are at school, those electively home educated, or those in receipt of EHCP provision. I can support with topics covered at school,...
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£39/hr
4.9
Manuel M
Experienced and enthusiastic Functional Skills tutor
Unlock Your Child’s Potential or Your Own' Potential with Personalised Tutoring About Me Hello! I’m Manuel, and I bring ten years of diverse teaching experience from England, Spain, and Thailand. I specialise in tailoring lessons to each student's unique needs and goals, helping them achieve their objectives and build lasting confidence. Expertise and Services With five years in the UK tutoring scene, I have successfully supported students preparing for A-level, GCSE, 11+, SATS , and functional skills exams. My approach focuses on both learning and application, ensuring students improve their gra...
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£60/hr
5.0
Hassan A
Passionate & Patient Qualified Functional Skills and Science Teacher
Hi, I’m Hassan,I am a fully qualified teacher with aqualified teacher status (QTS). Therefore, I have taught in Primary and Secondary schools as well as Colleges. I also have a Chemical Engineering Degree.I have extensive experience tutoring students up to the age of 18 in several subjects (Chemistry, Maths, Physics, and Biology). I have a passion for teaching and feel great satisfaction when my students achieve their goals and dreams.My hope is to expand my students’ knowledge and interest in the subjects they wish to gain help in and hopefully pass along my passion to them. I believe that rep...
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£30/hr
5.0
Natalie G
Experienced and supportive Functional Skills GCSE tutor
Unlock Your Child's Potential in Maths and Computer ScienceIs your child looking to improve their grades and build confidence in Maths or Computer Science? With years of dedicated GCSE tutoring, I specialise in transforming academic challenges into achievements, helping students make significant progress.Why Choose My Tutoring Services?Proven Success with Real ResultsMy students typically improve by an average of 3 grades, turning predicted grades into impressive exam outcomes. Whether it’s boosting a grade 2 to a 5 or a 5 to an 8, I have a track record of delivering results.Expertise Across A...
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£42/hr
4.7
Fahad H
Experienced Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy,Science, Functional Skills
Hi, I’m Fahad — a full-time qualified teacher with 12+ years of experience across the UK and international schools, and 16+years of tutoring experience. I’ve been teaching full-time since 2014 and offering tutoring since 2009. I hold an MS in Astronomy & Astrophysics, an MPhil in Physics, an MSc in Applied Physics, an M.Ed, and a PGCE with QTS. I’m also IBDP certified. This background allows me to teach across UK boards, IB, and other international curricula. I’ve worked with students in the UK as well as in other countries, supporting learners from KS3 through to A Level, IBDP, and university/engineering level. My...
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£24/hr
5.0
Zarion B
University Student and passionate Functional Skills tutor.
Hello, my name is Zarion! I am currently doing a Foundation Year in Engineering. I studied IT and Business in sixth form and I am planning to do Computer Science in University of Nottingham. About me I have been teaching my friends and family for years in Maths, to help them understand and dissect difficult topics making it easier to solve problems. I have some students that are now doing their degrees or completing their Level 3’s in various subjects. My personal approach is allowing interactivity throughout lessons as I believe when students start to feel comfortable enough to question things o...
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