Smarter Embedding: Mapping Functional Skills with AI and Impact
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Smarter Embedding: Mapping Functional Skills with AI and Impact

Practical tools and expert guidance to embed Functional Skills, digital literacy and inclusive practice into apprenticeship programmes .

By Strategic Development Network - SDN

Date and time

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours

Embedding Maths, English and digital skills into apprenticeship delivery is essential not just for compliance, but to build confident, work-ready learners. Yet for many providers, this remains a challenge.

This interactive Masterclass offers a step-by-step approach to mapping Maths and English against the Functional Skills specifications and aligning them with the development of Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs) across apprenticeship standards, including Foundation Apprenticeships.

We’ll explore how digital skills and inclusive approaches can be woven through the curriculum and how AI tools can support planning, differentiation and delivery. You’ll leave with practical templates, AI guidance and new confidence in your approach.

Over a 3 hour interactive online Masterclass, this session will cover:

  • A structured approach to mapping Maths and English into apprenticeship programmes
  • How to align Functional Skills with KSBs and programme milestones
  • Ways to develop and embed digital literacy in learning and progress reviews
  • Inclusive strategies that support all learners to engage with maths, English and digital skills
  • A practical step-by-step guide to using AI to reduce planning workload and enhance learning
  • Resource takeaways to use and adapt with your own teams

About your session

The session will be facilitated by Christine Edwards, a national consultant with over 25 years’ experience in post-16 education, specialising in apprenticeships, Maths and English delivery and quality improvement. She works with independent training providers, employer providers and colleges, and is currently the lead consultant for the Greater Manchester Maths Ambassadors programme. Known for her energy, insight and practical approach, Christine is a trusted voice in the sector helping providers shift mindsets, improve engagement and confidently embed core skills in vocational training.

This Masterclass is designed for curriculum leads, training managers, functional skills and vocational tutors, quality leads and Ofsted nominees, and anyone responsible for apprenticeship planning, delivery or improvement.

Feedback from previous event attendees

“Christine’s delivery was engaging, informative and practical. The tools she shared helped us completely rethink our approach to embedding maths and English – and the AI guidance was a real bonus!” — Workshop delegate, 2025

Booking and payment:

If you have several staff who would benefit, let us know and we’ll send you details of the most cost-effective way of accessing the session.

If you’re a public sector body (e.g. Local Authority), and unable to book via card, please email us. When you make a booking, you agree to these Terms and Conditions (including those who request a booking via email and invoice)

Any questions, please email us.

SDN CPD is designed for Government funded Training Providers. If you’re not a Government funded Training Provider but are still interested in attending please email events@strategicdevelopmentnetwork.co.uk to discuss your attendance in more detail before booking.

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We’ve supported over 5,000 apprenticeship staff, from 1,000 organisations, to help prepare to deliver apprenticeship standards and end-point assessment. We’ve also worked closely with over 80 of the trailblazer employer groups, giving us a unique insight into what is required. SDN also authored the toolkit.

£180
Oct 15 · 5:00 AM PDT