The course is a supportive opportunity to discover how developing your numeracy will support you in life and work. This course will be delivered online, with an online maths platform and tutor support via MS Teams.
Who is the course aimed at?
The course is aimed at Staffordshire residents aged 19+ who would like to improve their maths ability.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements.
Course content
This course will look at maths that supports you in life and work, such as budgeting, fluency in numbers, data graphs and charts, percentages. It also has some flexibility to look at topics the group need. On full completion of the course each learner will receive a £25 Amazon or supermarket voucher plus a free takehome resource pack. You will be taught with a tutor and also via an online maths platform. The course length is 12 hours and can be completed in a flexible programme.
Learning methods
You will be taught online with a friendly and supportive teacher. You will be sent a link via email prior to the course start date.
Learning Support
During the session you will complete an informal maths activity to help the teacher understand your numeracy needs. Individual specific needs will be discussed at the start of the course.
Course assessments
There is no formal assessment on the course, you will complete a Learning Plan to support your progress.
Learning materials
You will require access to a digital device to be able to log on to the maths platform and also to communicate with your tutor via MS Teams or similar. All guidance will be provided to enable you to use the platform.
What can learners do next after this course?
During the session you and your teacher will explore progression options depending on your individual needs. There will be the opportunity to progress onto further Multiply courses and Functional Skills Maths.
Dates, times and locations:
Online delivery only
06/01/2025 – 31/03/2025, Flexible start & finish times
Are there any Course Fees?
This course is fully funded so there are no course fees.
Who delivers this course?
All of our courses are delivered by expert local learning partners across Staffordshire. This specific course is delivered by Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group
How to enrol on this course and find out more?
Please speak direct to the provider of this course who will happily discuss with you how to enrol onto this or a related course.
Lucy Hancock
Telephone: 01782 254127
Email: lucy.hancock@nscg.ac.uk
