Functional Skills for Colleges
The Pass platform enhances first-time pass rates in Functional Skills maths and English. Through AI-powered learning and advanced reporting features, it provides targeted support for learners and educators, helping to improve overall outcomes.
The Pass platform enhances first-time pass rates in Functional Skills maths and English. Through AI-powered learning and advanced reporting features, it provides targeted support for learners and educators, helping to improve overall outcomes.

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Improved Pass Rates: FE Colleges can improve their functional skills pass rates in maths and English with the support of the Pass service.
Reporting: The platform has a proprietary Current Level system to track learner progress and help improve effective delivery for tutors.
Workload: Reduce tutor workload with automated homework and mock exam marking, benchmarked against senior examiner standards.
Integration: The functional skills software integrates with platforms like learner management systems, enabling progress monitoring across all data points.
Engagement: The Pass platform boosts learner engagement through interactive content, AI-powered feedback, and personalised learning pathways.
Key Features
Free Diagnostic Assessments
We provide completely free diagnostic assessments for an unlimited number of functional skills learners at further education colleges.
Advanced Student Software
Our comprehensive online, self-study courses offer everything learners need to prepare, including revision videos, topic tests, and mock exams.
Online Exams Service
We offer online functional skills exams in maths and English, which learners can take online from home or on campus.
Provider Monitoring Platform
Our college monitoring platform tracks learner progress, course outcomes, and exam status, generating detailed reports to ensure Ofsted compliance.
Detailed Reporting
Learner reports can be exported in Excel or PDF formats, or integrated with your preferred E-Portfolio or learner management system.
Improved Pass Rates
We assist colleges of all sizes in achieving higher first-time pass rates for their learners and have received positive feedback from many education institutions.
Roles we Support
Pass provides directors, managers, and tutors with tailored functional skills services, such as diagnostic assessments, engaging courses, reliable exams, and comprehensive reporting tools. These offerings simplify compliance, enhance learner progress tracking, and improve first-time pass rates, helping teams achieve their objectives effectively.
Advanced Reporting
The Pass Functional Skills monitoring platform offers advanced tools for FE colleges delivering Functional Skills, allowing them to track individual and cohort performance through detailed diagnostics, exam readiness assessments, and time analysis reports. The reporting suite provides exportable data in Excel and PDF formats. Seamless integration with leading e-portfolio platforms and learner management systems enhances data management efficiency, supporting improved learner outcomes.
User Types and Grouping
Teacher-Learner Communication
What Pass Learners Say
We are the best independently rated and reviewed software, helping learners gain their functional skills for further education - See our Learner reviews on TrustPilot.FAQs
How does the platform ensure higher pass rates?
The Pass platform is developed with high-quality, in-house content, ensuring full control over updates and improvements. It provides everything from initial assessments to full mock exams, helping learners build confidence and succeed in achieving their Functional Skills qualifications at Further Education colleges.
Does the platform offer competitive pricing on courses and resources?
Pass guarantees the best possible pricing, offering a complete solution that includes free diagnostic assessments, courses, exams, and a comprehensive monitoring platform to support learners and educators.
What kind of support is available to learners?
The Pass support team is available six days a week via phone, email, and live chat. Functional Skills learners at Further Education colleges receive expert assistance to help them achieve their qualifications as efficiently as possible.
What resources are provided to support learners?
The Pass platform offers a comprehensive range of resources, including video tutorials from specialist Functional Skills tutors covering every topic. Each topic includes practice questions at easy, medium, and hard levels to build confidence. When ready, learners can attempt exam-style questions, with multiple mock exams available that closely resemble the actual assessment.
How does the platform improve tutor workload?
The Pass platform reduces tutor workload by automating marking, progress tracking, and reporting. AI-powered English marking, auto-marked maths questions, and real-time learner insights eliminate manual grading and paperwork. Seamless integration with e-portfolios and learner management systems streamlines administration, allowing tutors to focus on targeted learner support.
Does the platform help with Ofsted compliance?
Yes, the Pass platform supports Ofsted compliance by providing detailed learner progress tracking, performance reporting, and data exports aligned with regulatory requirements. Tutors and administrators can access real-time insights into learner engagement, assessment outcomes, and exam readiness, ensuring full transparency and evidence for inspections.