This resource is specifically designed to help childcare trainees improve their maths and English skills. It supports the UK Functional Skills in Maths and English at Level 1 and 2. Real life scenarios and terminology specific to childcare are used. Essentials such as grammar, punctuation, ratios and percentages are covered. Industry specific skills such as order forms, job cards, letter writing and timesheets are covered. A practice test to assist learners with exam preparation is included. Table of contents: 1. Spelling 2. Alphabetising 3. Comprehension 4. Grammar 5. Punctuation 6. Formal letter writing 7. General mathematics 8. Basic operations 9. Decimals 10. Fractions 11. Percentages 12. Measurement conversions 13. Earning wages 14. Squaring numbers 15. Vouchers 16. Deals 17. Reading, interpreting and understanding information in tables and charts 18. Practice written exam.