National Numeracy

Dry mouth, sweaty palms.

These were the effects on Stacey from just THINKING about maths 😰

But, with help from the she improved her numeracy, conquered her fear, and took on her Functional Skills qualification!

Read the full story and try the Challenge too:
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We get lots of great great feedback about the 😄

Whether you want to get stronger maths skills for work, put some of those negative school memories behind you, or want to help your children with their homework, it's a great place to start.

Here are just a few quotes from our learners!

Give the Challenge a go: https://bit.ly/3MReJeG

Do you live and work in ? Then you can book your place on our Numeracy Champion training!

We’re offering CPD-accredited training to help you build number confidence in yourself and in others. It’s completely FREE and it’s fully remote BUT there are limited places ⏳

Like these Numeracy Champions say: "The training helps to build more number confident individuals and teams, and it doesn’t involve doing any actual maths!"

Thousands of Numeracy Champions across the country have already started building number confidence in their workplaces and communities.

Find out more and sign up:
https://bit.ly/4e4NyZL

Have you heard of the but haven't given it a go yet? 🤔

Watch Iain from our training team explain how it works. 📊✨

See why over 500k adults have used it to start building their confidence with numbers. 💪

Get started here: https://bit.ly/3AVA3Ng

Rebecca needed a maths qualification to do her apprenticeship. Having always struggled with the subject at school, taking on the exam was a daunting prospect.

But she found that Functional Skills focused more on the maths she needed at work than GCSE, and despite failing the exam first time round Rebecca persisted and finally passed with the grade she needed!

She told us: “Just working out if a customer needs a discount, or working out how much of my target I’ve reached – percentages have been a big part of those things. I definitely feel better towards maths now. Now I’ve got this pass mark I feel I actually can do it.”

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3Tmr8KW

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Parents, how are you feeling about helping with maths homework again? 👀

We go on a journey with our children as they progress through school. When they struggle and look to us for help, it can feel like the pressure is on.

Good news - the is designed to help you improve, privately and in your own time! Join the other parents today:

https://bit.ly/4dQGCPR
(It's free) 😉

Were you ever given 50p to spend in the tuck shop after school? 🍬

The cost of a Freddo chocolate bar has shown us how prices change over time—while 50p doesn’t go as far today, thankfully the price of a Freddo has dropped to 25p after hitting 30p in 2020! 🙏 Back in 2005, that 50p could get you 5 of these tasty treats.

How would you spend your change in the sweet shop?

This is a great way to introduce children to money (though fruit might be a healthier choice 😉). Explore over 200 fun, flexible ideas like this in the Family Maths Toolkit—all free to access! https://bit.ly/3AEMxsC

The Paris Paralympics start today! 🎉

Gold Medalist 🥇 and pundit for this year's Paralympics, Danny Crates, shared how numbers helped him train. What seemed like an unreachable goal became simpler when Danny used numbers. This is a great example of how numbers can break things down so that we don’t feel overwhelmed. This can apply at work and to our finances too.

Read the full interview: https://bit.ly/3YXtYKc

Here are some tips for in the countdown to the classroom ⏰

Somehow summer is coming to a close already 😢

Going back to can be daunting for pupils and teachers, but returning to the classroom can be made easier. Bobby Seagull sent us a video (from Edinburgh if you’re wondering) with a few nuggets of advice for all you maths teachers. Thanks Bobby!

For thousands of adults both young and old, it’s time 🎓✏️

Here’s some sound advice from our wonderful ambassador Bobby Seagull 💬

Whatever your results, this moment doesn’t have to define you. Learning is for life. 🌟📚

If you want to get started now, you can check out the : 🚀 https://bit.ly/470MxiK

🎒✨ The countdown is on! ⏰ Not long until schools in and go back! And for those in Scotland and NI, we hope you’re having a good start to the term.

Are you ready to make this year the best one yet? Boost your child's confidence in with the Family Maths Toolkit! 🧮📚

Check out the amazing resources and tips to help your child succeed 👉 Family Maths Toolkit 🔗 https://bit.ly/3SW37dA

When telling us about her experience of our Numeracy Champion Training, Alma told us: “When everyone started talking about their feelings 😌, I also opened up about my experience and didn’t feel humiliated.”

Alma had the courage 💪 to share her fears 😨, and doing so gave her more confidence ✨.

What are you afraid of, and can you talk about it with someone you trust 🤝 to start feeling better? 💬

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https://bit.ly/3YPRDvX

🛑 STOP the brain drain this summer 📲

This is your sign to use a bit of that screen time to work your 'mental muscle'. There's no timer, no red pen, and nobody watching you.

Go on, take your everyday maths skills for a spin!

https://bit.ly/4djuner

The Olympics AND summer holidays are both in full swing 🏸😜

Parents and carers - it’s game time. Do your children learn best by doing, like Scottish Pro Badminton player Kirsty Gilmour? We've got over 200 fun ways to keep their maths skills up to speed!

Check out the activities: https://bit.ly/3yuyViK

Think of the hardest-working person you know. They deserve a break this summer. We can help 🧘‍♂️

It’s time to rest and rejuvenate this summer, so we’ve bagged THREE Wellboxes! They’re packed with luxury treats like posh tea, a limited edition candle, even fancy vegan chocolate.

Has your ‘aaghhh’ turned to an ‘oooh’?

Hit pause soon, entries close at midnight on Friday 9th August ⏳
https://bit.ly/3WUemFS

The UK’s annual site of pilgrimage for comedians - Edinburgh Fringe - starts today. 🎭✨

Here’s comedian Luisa Omielan speaking to the lovely Bobby Seagull about running an event at Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the simple satisfaction of counting money. 🎤💸

When we have to make a living it all comes down to the balance of income and outgoings. Running events like Luisa’s can be a really tangible example of this, and forces us to use those everyday maths skills. 📊💼