Guidance
Effective practice in delivering 16 to 19 level 2 English and maths
The guide is intended to advise FE colleges on how best to deliver level 2 English and maths in a further education (FE) setting.
Applies to England and Wales
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This guide aims to support delivery on a commitment within the Skills White Paper on how best to deliver English and maths in a FE setting.
The guide:
- offers practical, evidence-based strategies to strengthen teaching quality and improve learner progress while recognising additional challenges in this setting
- demonstrates how to integrate English and maths into vocational learning by drawing on case studies from high-performing colleges
It is for:
- teachers and curriculum leaders of level 2 English and maths
- senior leaders with responsibility for quality of learning and outcomes or the professional development for staff in FE colleges
Updates to this page
Published 10 February 2026