At Multiverse, we're not just delivering training; we're cultivating future leaders through a uniquely effective learning experience. Our approach goes beyond traditional methods, focusing on practical application and personalised support to ensure lasting impact directly relevant to your role.
We understand that for many of our apprentices, excelling professionally means focusing on the skills you use every day—like calculating a budget, analysing data, or clearly communicating a proposal—rather than preparing for formal examinations. That’s why we’ve enhanced our English and Maths support structure.
What is Enhanced English and Maths Support?
This support structure is designed to be non-examinable and focuses on developing the practical English and Maths skills that are most beneficial to your professional success and overall apprenticeship completion. It’s about building confidence and competence in real-world scenarios.
We champion inclusive learning, which means providing robust scaffolding and differentiated instruction to cater to the diverse needs of every learner.
For a selection of learners:
If you’ve received an email from us about numeracy and literacy skills: You have been asked to submit a short, mandatory form. This helps us to assess your levels of numeracy and literacy and suggest an appropriate support pathway. It helps us accurately tailor our non-examinable support to your specific development needs, ensuring we offer you the targeted support that will be most beneficial to your progression. Please fill in the form at your earliest convenience - it should take less than 5 minutes to complete.
If you have not received the form: You would have completed a similar literacy and numeracy check during your initial assessment before starting your programme. This data is already secured, and you do not need to take any further action at this time.
What happens if my answers suggest I need support?
The form is a diagnostic tool, not a pass/fail assessment. If your answers indicate that you are "Not confident" in certain areas, this simply means you might benefit from the support we can provide.
The outcome is not a penalty; it is a personalised action plan. It ensures you receive targeted resources and support that build confidence and practical skills in numeracy and/or literacy, giving you the best chance to thrive and reach your full potential.
How is this support different from opting into full Functional Skills support?
The core difference is the focus on Applied learning versus formal qualification.
Feature | Original Functional Skills Support | Enhanced Practical Skills Support |
Goal | Achieve a formal qualification (Functional Skills Level 2). | Develop practical, job-relevant skills and confidence. |
Examinations | Required formal, invigilated examinations in English and Maths. | No formal examinations or testing whatsoever. |
Focus | Curriculum is designed to meet formal qualification requirements. | Curriculum is designed for direct application to your apprenticeship role. |
If you initially opted out of the formal qualification upon starting your programme, the enhanced maths and English support is the relevant, practical support now available to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this enhanced support take up a lot of my time, and how will it fit around my job?
This support is designed to be as flexible as possible to fit your work and learning schedule.
It is self-paced and asynchronous, meaning you can access and engage with the resources whenever and wherever suits you best. You can do as much or as little as you'd like, giving you full ownership over your development.
Will participating in this enhanced support lead to a formal qualification or change my apprenticeship status?
No. This support focuses purely on developing practical skills and does not lead to any formal qualification, such as Functional Skills. Furthermore, your participation will not change your apprenticeship status in any way.
Is this enhanced support mandatory?
No, this support is not mandatory. However, we strongly encourage all apprentices to engage with the resources identified as being beneficial to them. Our goal is to ensure you have every necessary resource to excel professionally, and this non-examinable support is a valuable tool for building practical skills and confidence relevant to your role. It does not count as on the job training.
The form asks if I have a GSCE or equivalent qualification. What counts as an equivalent qualification?
More details of what counts as an equivalent qualification to a GSCE in maths and English can be found in this article.