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GCSE Maths (Daytime & Evening)

NSCG Stafford College

Victoria Square, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2QR

GCSE or Equivalent
Level 2
Science and Mathematics

Available start dates

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 October 2026
NSCG Stafford College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Ready to boost your confidence with numbers and open the door to new opportunities? Our GCSE daytime and evening Mathematics course is specially designed for adult learners who want to upskill, improve career prospects, or take the next step in education. Whether you're returning to study after a break or aiming to improve a previous grade, this course offers a supportive, flexible learning environment tailored to adult needs.You�ll explore essential topics such as numbers, algebra, ratios, geometry, and statistics � all with a practical focus to help you apply maths confidently in everyday life and at work. Achieving a GCSE in Maths is a valuable qualification that employers and universities highly regard � and it could be the stepping stone to your next big goal.Don�t let maths hold you back � enrol today and start your journey to greater confidence and success.

Course Details

During the Edexcel (9-1) GCSE in Mathematics course, you will develop maths skills with ambition of achieving a grade appropriate to your starting point. You will develop mathematical independence through reasoning and problem solving skills, which are presented in authentic contexts. The course will follow 6 key content headings, these will include:�������������� Number.�������������� Algebra.�������������� Ratio, proportion and rates of change.��������������� Geometry and measures.�������������� Probability.�������������� Statistics.�Your teacher will support you throughout the GCSE course; however, it is essential that you demonstrate real drive and commitment to achieving this challenging qualification. While studying with us, you will be expected to complete an additional two hours of weekly self-study, including homework and the use of online resources. You will also be required to attend three morning examinations; these are mandatory for all students, and the dates will be provided at the start of the course.For the duration of the first 7 weeks, you are enrolled on an intro to GCSE Mathematics and will be taught the essential skills to help you progress on to the main GCSE qualification. At the end of the 7 weeks, you will complete a progress assessment, followed by a one to one with your teacher to discuss which qualification is suitable to support your needs and aspirations.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will be assessed through three externally set morning examinations, with fixed dates that cannot be changed. In addition, you will complete internal progress assessments to help ensure you remain on track to achieve your goals. Feedback and action points will be provided after each assessment, and online resources will be available to help you further develop any weaker areas.

Entry requirements

You should be confident in your number skills and where possible, though not essential, hold a Level 1 Functional Skills Maths qualification. To ensure the challenging maths course is suited to your starting point, you will be invited to attend a welcome event prior to the course start date to complete an initial assessment, meet your teacher, and learn more about the course.Following your initial assessment, your teacher will discuss how you can prepare for your GCSE course and which exam series is most appropriate for you. This may include the November 2025 series for fast-track students or the May/June 2026 series for those following the full academic year.

Your next steps...

Where students achieve a grade 4 or above, they could progress on to a Level 3 Core Maths qualification.

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