The standard Functional Skills diagnostic and revision platform used in the existing Nudge service (per the FS coordinator’s note, May 2026).
What it provides
- Initial assessments
- Diagnostic assessments (skill-by-skill)
- Learning resources mapped to FS outcomes
- Tracking and reporting
- Alignment with multiple awarding bodies (Pearson, City & Guilds, Open Awards, Highfield, NCFE)
Use in NEO
Referenced from Functional Skills outcome pages as the standard revision/diagnostic platform. Outcomes tagged [[exam-pathway/pass-functional-skills]] link to the relevant bksb units.
Relationship to assessment
bksb is a learning and revision tool, not an awarding body. Learners sit FS exams via the awarding body their LA / commissioner has registered them with (typically through Pass Functional Skills). bksb supports preparation; it does not award qualifications.