Savvy Shopper will support you to get savvy with your weekly shop and cut costs in your home. Have a go at comparing high street versus online deals and find out how you can more for your money. Check out promotions in store to make sure you are really getting the best bargain for your buck!
Who is the course aimed at?
Courses are designed for Staffordshire residents aged 19+ who want to improve their maths skills in a fun, practical way. Attend every session to receive a £20 shopping voucher.
Entry requirements
No entry requirements
Course content
Feel confident with Maths and learn to make it work in your favour, in every aspect of daily life.
Which is the better deal? How much is it with 75% off? Is 3 for 2 saving money?
Get savvy with your weekly shopping, cut costs and make your money stretch further. Learn how to compare deals and look for the best way to get the most out of your money.
(Maths content- Money, four operations, fractions, percentages, decimals, problem solving, estimating and rounding)
Learning methods
Teaching will include tutor led sessions in small groups, 1:1 tuition, tutor demonstration, quizzes, and practical exercises.
Learning Support
Your tutor will support you throughout your learning journey. Your tutor will get to know you and what you want to achieve from the course and include this in the delivery of sessions. You will also have the opportunity to have some one-to-one time with your tutor.
Course assessments
Throughout the course you will complete a number of tasks relevant to your learning. Your tutor will give you feedback throughout using an Individual Learning Plan. The Individual Learning Plan records your learning and your achievement.
Learning materials
On enrolment you will need to provide proof of ID (passport, national ID card, driver’s licence) and proof of eligibility. For the course you will need a pen, a note pad and a documents folder. For homework you will need an internet connected device, either a PC, a laptop, an iPad, tablet or smart phone – you could do this at your local library.
What can learners do next after this course?
Throughout the course your tutor will provide you with information and advice about other learning opportunities. When you have completed this course, you can progress onto another digital skills course. You may also want to gain a qualification to help you develop more skills for everyday life or for employment. You can also learn at home using Learn My Way, Skillswise or BBC Bitesize websites.
Locations, Dates and times
This course is delivered at various locations and dates, so please choose the location and dates most suitable for you from the options below.
Classroom based delivery
Burton
15/05/2024 to 12/06/2024, Wednesdays, 10.30am – 12.30pm at
Burton Library, Riverside, High Street, Burton DE14 1AH
Newcastle
10/06/2024 to 08/07/2024, Mondays, 10.30am – 12.30pm at
Kidsgrove Library, Meadows Road, Kidsgrove ST7 1BS
and
10/06/2024 to 08/07/2024, Mondays, 1.30pm – 03.30pm at
Newcastle Library, Castle House, Barracks Road, Newcastle-Under-Lyme ST5 1BL
Cannock
11/06/2024 to 09/07/2024, Tuesdays, 10.00am -12.00pm at
Cannock Library, Manor Avenue, Cannock WS11 1AA
Tamworth
11/06/2024 to 09/07/2024, Tuesdays, 02.00pm -04.00pm at
Tamworth Library, Corporation Street, Tamworth B79 7DN
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 course is delivered by: Staffordshire Community Learning
How to enrol on this course and find out more?
Please contact Staffordshire Community Learning on the details below:
Direct Delivery Unit
Ben Murphy
Telephone 01543 334537
