This course empowers individuals to enhance their numeracy skills for financial management. It covers budgeting, saving, investing, and informed decision-making through interactive lessons, tasks, and quizzes, fostering confidence and financial well-being.
Who is the course aimed at?
This course is designed for adults who want to improve their numeracy skills to better manage their personal finances. It is particularly suitable for those who feel anxious about dealing with numbers in daily life, such as budgeting, shopping, or calculating discounts and tips. Whether you are looking to build confidence in handling everyday financial tasks or need practical skills to manage your money more effectively, this course offers a comprehensive and supportive learning experience.
Entry requirements
To be aged 19+, to have lived in the UK for the last 3 years and to be a resident of Staffordshire.
Course content
The course has the following outcomes;
– Basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) in financial contexts.
– Creating and managing personal budgets.
Understanding and using fractions and percentages.
– Solving practical financial problems, such as comparing mobile phone plans and calculating tips.
– Real-life applications of numeracy skills for financial empowerment.
Learning methods
You will learn in a variety of ways which will include;
– Live interactive sessions via Microsoft Teams.
– Practical exercises and real-life problem-solving activities.
– Group discussions and collaborative tasks.
– Step-by-step guidance and support from the tutor.
Learning Support
You will receive guidance on how to access the online portal through microsoft teams and our online platform. You will also receive support where needed from the tutor throughout the programme
Course assessments
Pre-course and post-course surveys to assess confidence and skills.
– Practical exercises and problem-solving activities during sessions.
– Group discussions and participation.
Learning materials
All materials will be provided, will need access to a tablet, laptop or computer during the programme.
What can learners do next after this course?
Following completion of the course you will be able to complete your functonal skills level 2 qualification or further your skills with other numeracy courses.
Dates, times and locations:
Online delivery via Teams only.
12/11/2024 , 09.30am to 12.00pm, Tuesdays
26/11/2024 , 09.30am to 12.00pm, Tuesdays
03/12/2024 , 09.30am to 12.00pm, Tuesdays
17/12/2024 , 09.30am to 12.00pm, Tuesdays
14/01/2025 , 09.30am to 12.00pm, Tuesdays
28/01/2025 , 09.30am to 12.00pm, Tuesdays
11/02/2025 , 09.30am to 12.00pm, Tuesdays
25/02/2025 , 09.30am to 12.00pm, Tuesdays
Are there any 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 The Educationwise Academy Ltd
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.
Charlie Walshe (Ext 4)
Telephone: 01173 790 450
Email: cwalshe@education-wise.org
