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The ability to read, write and do maths opens up the number of career opportunities in the active leisure, learning and wellbeing industry. SkillsActive helps improve adult literacy, language and numeracy skills in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland through a range of training initiatives.
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There is different terminology used across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, but these skills can include:
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SkillsActive has a range of resources to support literacy, language and numeracy in the active leisure, learning and well-being sector.
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There are five levels in the national standards for literacy and numeracy: entry level 1, 2 and 3 and levels 1 and 2, fit within the national qualifications framework and are equal to Level 1 and 2 key skills and NVQs.
Skills for Life is the terminology commonly used, and includes literacy and numeracy skills as documented in the national standards from entry 3 to level 2. Visit the Excellence Gateway website for further information.
Essential skills is the terminology commonly used, and covers literacy and numeracy skills as documented in national standards from entry 3 to level 2.
Visit the Department for Employment and Learning for further information.
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Core Skills is the terminology commonly used, as well as literacies. Literacies cover the range of skills identified as needed for family life, employment and citizenship.
Visit the Scottish Government website for further information
Essential Skills is the terminology commonly used, and includes literacy and numeracy skills as documented in the national standards from entry 3 to level 1.
Visit the Welsh Government website for further information.
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