The second issue of the informative Functional Skills Watch newsletter is now available to download for free (PDF, 551 Kb).

Featuring up to the minute information on the progress of these new qualifications and current pilots, the newsletter is aimed at curriculum heads, 14-19 managers/co-ordinators, heads of department, consultants and advisers.

Issue two includes features on:

• Guidance on use of functional skills standards
• Performance points announced
• Functional skills pilots
• Update on functional skills in other programmes and qualifications
• Support for teachers
• FAQs.