Numeracy is the ability to understand and use maths in daily life, home, and work. Whether that be improving household finances, helping children with homework, making more sense of the stats and facts in the media, or improving numeracy skills specific to your line of work.
People who improve their numeracy skills are more likely to be in employment, have higher wages, and better wellbeing, and will be more able to progress to higher levels of free training to secure a skilled job in our economy.
Businesses who develop their employees’ numeracy skills can boost productivity, increase profits, and improve employee retention.
What is it?
- Adults who don’t already have a GCSE grade C/4 or higher in Maths will be able to access free courses that fit around their lives – whether that be in person or online, at work or in the evening, part time or intensive – with additional support to meet their needs.
- Employers who could benefit from boosting their workforce’s skills will be able to work with their Local Authority and training providers to deliver Maths GCSEs or work-ready Functional Skills Qualifications and design and deliver bespoke programmes for their workforce – at no cost to them.
A new digital platform, to be launched soon will give you access to numeracy training on demand, at your own pace, to build your confidence and boost your skills.
If you’re over 19 and working towards a maths GCSE or Functional Skills, or you just want brush up on the skills to help you get on in life and work, our platform will provide you with materials tailored to your level and your goals.
To express your interest in accessing these free courses, whether you’re an adult who wants to aspire and gain new skills, or an employer who wants to support their workforce, use the contact details below.
Ross Coupland – ross.coupland@stamford.ac.uk
