Software Features
Discover the extensive features and benefits of the PFS service for training providers, universities, employers, and FE colleges. PFS enhances Functional Skills delivery through diagnostics, personalised assessments, AI marking, and compliance-focused reporting. Its seamless integration with management systems helps organisations track, report, and support learner outcomes efficiently.
Provider Software
Trusted by major organisations, the PFS Provider Software helps improve pass rates by offering a complete platform for monitoring Functional Skills progress, generating reports, and meeting ESFA and Ofsted standards. It features detailed diagnostics, learner grouping, and real-time communication tools for teachers, all accessible through integrations with popular management systems.
Free Diagnostic Tests
PFS offers free Functional Skills diagnostic tests in maths and English, designed to assess learners’ current levels and pinpoint areas for improvement. The system includes an Initial Assessment to establish course suitability and a Subject Knowledge Assessment to guide targeted learning. Real-time progress tracking enables learners to see continuous improvement, while the assessments support training providers in meeting ESFA requirements without additional fees.
Free Initial Assessments
PFS offers free, ESFA-compliant Functional Skills Initial Assessments in maths and English to determine learners’ current levels using weighted questions. This tool provides accurate level recommendations and personalised learning plans, supporting ongoing progress tracking and compliance reporting. With unlimited access for providers, it streamlines data export and course placement, helping identify learners’ strengths and areas needing improvement.
Student Software
The PFS Student Software is an online learning tool for Functional Skills in maths and English, offering diagnostics, personalised learning plans, and mock exams. Designed for self-study, it also includes resources like video lessons, practice questions, and AI-marked assessments to help learners track progress and build confidence. With 24/7 access and a focus on flexible learning, it supports individual students, training providers, and colleges in preparing learners for exam success.
AI Marking
PFS’s advanced AI marking system delivers instant, teacher-level feedback on Functional Skills assessments by using true AI technology to evaluate and provide detailed, personalised responses. The system adapts feedback to various question types, offering low subjectivity in maths and higher levels for complex text responses. Built with customisable prompts and continuous testing, this AI marking tool supports learners by delivering reliable, instant exam-style feedback without examiner input, streamlining the revision process and ensuring accuracy comparable to human grading.
Reporting
The PFS reporting suite provides detailed, ESFA- and Ofsted-compliant reports on learner progress, available in Excel, PDF, and E-Portfolio-compatible formats. With tailored insights on time spent, exam readiness, and diagnostic results, providers can track development for individual learners or cohorts, simplifying inspections and supporting targeted improvements. Custom filters and time analysis reports enhance engagement monitoring, helping providers optimise learner outcomes and meet compliance standards efficiently.
Integrations
The PFS Functional Skills software offers seamless ESFA and Ofsted-compliant data reporting, with export options in Excel and PDF and easy integration into E-Portfolio platforms like OneFile. Custom integrations with systems like Salesforce are available through the in-house team, allowing training providers to centralise learner progress tracking and management across platforms for efficient, consolidated data access.
