A complete online course that actually teaches you, designed for adults returning to maths after years away. Flexible enough to fit around shifts, family, and life. Foundation tier focus for grade 4 success.
You've got the experience. You've got the motivation. You know you'd make a good nurse. But there's one thing standing in the way: GCSE Maths.
Maybe you didn't get the grade at school. Maybe you did, but it was 20 years ago and the certificate is lost. Maybe you've already tried resitting through college and it didn't work out. Fixed schedules don't fit around shift work. Classes assume you remember things you learned decades ago. Practice questions don't help when you don't understand the concepts.
This course is different.
It's designed specifically for adults returning to maths after years away. Tracy Davis, a UK-qualified teacher with over 30 years of experience, teaches every topic from scratch. Not revision. Not practice drills. Actual teaching that builds your understanding step by step.
The course focuses on Foundation tier because that's what you need. Grade 4 is the requirement for nursing and midwifery programmes, and that's exactly what this course prepares you for. No wasted time on content you don't need.
Study whenever works for you. Early mornings before a shift. Late nights after the kids are in bed. Weekends when you have a few hours free. The course is there when you need it, and your progress saves automatically.
If any of this sounds like you, you're not alone. Thousands of capable adults are stuck in exactly the same position, blocked from nursing careers by one missing qualification.
The problem isn't that you "can't do maths." The problem is that no one has taught you properly since school. College classes move too fast. Revision websites assume you already understand. YouTube videos are fragmented. Private tutoring costs a fortune.
What you need is structured teaching that starts from the beginning, explains things clearly, and lets you work at your own pace.
Built for adults returning to maths. Designed for grade 4 success.
Most online courses are revision platforms. They give you practice questions and assume you already understand the content. But if you haven't studied maths for 15 or 20 years, revision isn't what you need. This course actually teaches each topic from scratch. Clear explanations. Worked examples showing every step. Guided practice with hints when you're stuck. You'll understand the "why" behind methods, not just memorise steps.
This isn't a school course repackaged for adults. It's built for people who haven't touched maths in years. We assume nothing about what you remember. Every topic is explained from first principles. The pace is patient. The explanations don't skip steps. If you feel like you've "forgotten everything," that's exactly what this course is designed for.
Tracy Davis has over 30 years of teaching experience, including extensive work with students who struggled in traditional settings. She specialises in clear, patient explanations that make difficult concepts accessible. This isn't a faceless platform or AI-generated content. There's a real teacher behind every lesson, and support options when you need help.
Shift work. Childcare. Other commitments. Life doesn't stop because you're studying. This course fits around you. Study at 6am before work or 11pm after the kids are asleep. There's no fixed schedule, no weekly attendance, no academic year start date. Work at your own pace, pause when life gets busy, and pick up where you left off.
A complete Foundation tier GCSE Maths course covering everything you need for grade 4.
Clear explanations of every topic on the GCSE Foundation syllabus. Tracy breaks down each concept step by step, building your understanding before moving to practice.
Step-by-step solutions showing exactly how to approach each type of question. See the reasoning behind every step, not just the answer.
"Try It Yourself" questions with progressive hints. If you're stuck, Hint 1 gives a nudge. Hint 2 provides more support. The full solution is there when you need it.
Short quizzes to confirm you've understood each topic before moving on. Track your progress through the course and identify areas that need more attention.
See exactly where you are in the course. Know which topics you've covered, which you've mastered, and which need more work. Pick up where you left off, even if it's been weeks.
Practice papers in GCSE format. Non-calculator and calculator questions. Exam technique guidance. Know what to expect on the day.
Full access to all course content for 12 months from enrolment. Plenty of time to work through at your own pace and prepare for the exam.
Complete Foundation tier GCSE Maths. Everything needed for grade 4.
Fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, proportion. The arithmetic fundamentals that underpin everything else and appear constantly in nursing calculations.
Expressions, equations, sequences, graphs. Understanding patterns and solving for unknowns.
Scaling, percentages, compound measures. Practical maths you'll use in drug calculations and patient care.
Shapes, angles, area, volume, units. Spatial understanding and measurement.
Data handling, averages, probability. Interpreting information and making sense of numbers.
Watch the video explanation and worked examples
Try questions yourself with hints available
Quick quiz to confirm understanding
Come back to topics as needed
Lessons are 10-15 minutes each. You can do one in a lunch break, or several in a longer study session.
Yes. GCSE Maths is accepted by every nursing and midwifery programme in the UK. It's the standard qualification that universities require.
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requires evidence of numeracy skills at Level 2 for entry to nursing programmes. GCSE grade 4 (or grade C under the old system) meets this requirement at every university.
Functional Skills Level 2 is accepted by some nursing programmes, but not all. The University of Manchester, for example, explicitly states they do not accept Functional Skills in place of GCSE Maths. Other universities are more flexible.
If you want to keep all your options open, GCSE is the safe choice. It's accepted everywhere. You won't find yourself rejected from your preferred university because of the qualification type.
This course prepares you for GCSE Maths, not Functional Skills. The content would help with Functional Skills too, but we focus on GCSE because it's universally accepted for nursing entry.
The course covers the AQA GCSE Mathematics specification, but the content is essentially identical across all UK exam boards (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC). You can sit whichever exam board is available at your local exam centre.
Bottom line: A GCSE grade 4 from this course will be accepted by every nursing programme in the UK. No exceptions.
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Tracy has been teaching mathematics for over 30 years in British and international schools. She has extensive experience working with students who struggled in traditional educational settings, including those in alternative provision.
Her teaching style is clear, patient, and focused on building genuine understanding. She specialises in explaining concepts in ways that make sense to people who've always found maths difficult. No rushing. No assumptions about what you already know. Just clear explanations that build your confidence alongside your skills.
Tracy designed this course specifically for adults returning to education. She understands that you might not have studied anything for years, that you might be anxious about maths, and that you need teaching that meets you where you are.
"S has grown leaps and bounds when it comes to tackling her maths. We couldn't be more thankful for all the support and encouragement over the past year."
"I cannot begin to tell you how grateful I am to the time and thought you give G. It has made both a massive difference and a huge help. G has definitely become more comfortable and confident."
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Same complete course. Different levels of help when you need it.
Enrol now and start learning immediately with the content already available. New units are being added weekly, and you'll have access to everything as it's released. Your 12 months access starts when the full course launches, so early enrolment means bonus study time.
Work independently at your own pace
Best for: Confident self-starters who prefer to work independently.
Help when you need it
Best for: Most learners. You want to work independently but have someone to turn to when you need help.
Maximum support and accountability
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Add Email Q&A Support for £29/month. Get help when you're stuck with personalised responses within 1-2 working days.
Add Email SupportFor perspective: Private tutoring typically costs £40-60 per hour. To cover the full GCSE syllabus, you'd need 20+ hours minimum. That's £800-1,200 or more. This course provides complete coverage with teacher-quality explanations for a fraction of the cost. And you keep access for 12 months, so you can revisit topics as often as needed.
Once you've completed the course, you'll sit the GCSE Maths exam as a private candidate at an approved exam centre.
The main GCSE exams are in May/June each year. For Maths and English specifically, there's also a November resit series.
You'll book through an exam centre that accepts private candidates. Many schools and colleges offer this. We can advise on finding centres in your area.
GCSE Maths has three papers: one non-calculator (90 minutes) and two calculator papers (90 minutes each). Foundation tier papers assess grades 1-5.
The exam booking process can feel confusing if you've never done it before. We can advise on finding exam centres, timelines for booking, and what to expect on the day.
Get in Touch About Exam BookingThe course is substantially complete and you can start learning immediately. We're adding the final units and making refinements specifically for adult learners (career-relevant examples, etc.) through to February 2026.
Early access means you can start now at the same price, work through available content, and get access to new material as it's released. Your 12 months access officially starts when the full course launches, so you're getting bonus study time by enrolling early.
Most UK nursing and midwifery programmes ask for GCSE Maths at grade 4/C (or above), but entry requirements can vary by university and by route (degree, apprenticeship, access courses, etc.). If in doubt, check the exact requirements for the programme(s) you’re applying to.
This course focuses on Foundation tier (grades 1–5), with grade 4 as the main target for adult learners returning to maths.
Sometimes — but not always. Some universities and training providers accept Functional Skills Level 2, while others specify GCSE Maths.
If you want to keep the widest range of options open, GCSE is usually the safer choice. The best approach is to check the entry requirements for each programme you’re considering.
That depends on your starting point and how much time you can commit. Most learners working through the course at a steady pace are exam-ready in 6-9 months.
If you can study more intensively, you could be ready faster. If life gets busy and you need to slow down, that's fine too. You have 12 months access, and the course is self-paced.
That's exactly what this course is designed for. We assume no prior knowledge. Every topic is taught from scratch, with patient explanations that don't skip steps.
You might be surprised how much comes back once you start. But even if nothing does, the course takes you through everything from the beginning.
Yes. There's no fixed schedule. The course is available 24/7, and lessons are 10-15 minutes each. Study when you can, whether that's 6am, 11pm, or your days off.
Your progress saves automatically, so you can pick up exactly where you left off even if weeks pass between study sessions.
Most people who've struggled with GCSE Maths have either been taught in a classroom that moved too fast, or used "revision" resources that assumed they already understood the content.
This course is different. It actually teaches each topic from scratch, with time for the concepts to sink in. If previous approaches didn't work, that doesn't mean you can't do maths. It means you need a different approach.
That depends on which course tier you choose. Supported Study and Premium Support both include email support, so you can ask questions and get answers. Premium Support also includes weekly group study sessions.
Even Self-Study includes guided practice with hints, so you're not completely on your own when working through problems.
You book through an exam centre that accepts private candidates. Many schools and further education colleges offer this service. You'll register with them, they'll enter you for the exam, and you'll attend their centre on exam day.
We can advise on finding exam centres and navigating the process. Get in touch if you need help.
Yes. Nursing programmes require grade 4, which is available on Foundation tier (grades 1-5). You don't need Higher tier unless you're targeting grade 6 or above, which isn't necessary for nursing entry.
This course focuses specifically on Foundation tier because that's what you need. No wasted time on advanced content you don't require.
It will help with the maths foundations that sit underneath many numeracy tasks: fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, unit conversion, and rearranging formulas.
However, this is a GCSE Maths course, not a clinical medication-calculation programme. Always follow your training provider’s guidance and assessment requirements for clinical numeracy.
Stop letting one missing GCSE block your nursing career. Get structured teaching designed for adults, flexible enough to fit around your life, focused on the grade 4 you need.