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Free Functional Skills for City & Guilds apprentices*

Supporting every apprentice with free English and maths qualifications

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Give your apprentices access to the Functional Skills support they need, at no additional cost. 

We're making it easier for apprenticeship providers to deliver high-quality English and maths training by offering Functional Skills English and maths free of charge to City & Guilds apprenticeship assessment customers, helping apprentices build confidence, meet programme requirements and achieve successful outcomes.

Why take advantage of the offer?

By including Functional Skills as part of your apprenticeship delivery, you can: 

  • Build the essential foundations apprentices need to succeed 
  • Keep learners on track and reduce the risk of delays later in the journey 
  • Support stronger performance at gateway and apprenticeship assessment 
  • Give every apprentice the confidence to progress 
  • Set your apprentices up for success at every stage with an organisation that supports the full apprenticeship journey. 

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Who is eligible? 

The offer is available to City & Guilds end-point assessment or apprenticeship assessment customers. If you're already working with us or are interested in switching your apprenticeship assessment provision to City & Guilds, our team can explain how the offer applies to your organisation. 

 
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Navigating apprenticeship reforms with confidence 

Apprenticeship assessment is evolving. City & Guilds is here to help you stay ahead of changes and make informed decisions as reforms continue to be implemented. 

By choosing City & Guilds, you'll gain access to: 

    Expert guidance on apprenticeship assessment developments 

    Regular updates on policy and reform changes 

    Dedicated support for transitioning standards and assessment approaches 

    A trusted partner focused on quality, compliance and learner success 

Whether you're an existing customer or considering a switch, we're committed to helping you navigate the future of apprenticeships with confidence

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Why City & Guilds?

Designed to build confidence, strengthen competence, and inspire excellence, our digital apprenticeships help learners progress in their digital careers. 

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Trusted expertise

    For generations, City & Guilds has helped learners develop the skills employers need. Our qualifications and assessments are recognised and respected across a wide range of sectors.

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End-to-end apprenticeship support 

    From apprenticeship assessment to Functional Skills qualifications, we provide a connected approach that helps simplify delivery and support successful outcomes.                    

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Dedicated customer support 

    Our specialist teams work closely with providers to deliver guidance, training and ongoing support throughout the apprenticeship journey.

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Focused on learner success

    Everything we do is designed to help apprentices develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to succeed.

Give your apprentices access to free Functional Skills

Support learner achievement, reduce costs and work with a trusted apprenticeship assessment partner. 

Enquire today to find out how your organisation can benefit from free Functional Skills English and maths qualifications. 

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* Free Functional Skills offer subject to eligibility criteria and terms and conditions. Available to eligible City & Guilds apprenticeship assessment customers. Contact our team for full details.