Who is the course aimed at?

Staffordshire Moorlands Residents aged 19+ who would like to build their confidence in numeracy for employment and/or career progression.

Entry requirements

Staffordshire Moorlands Residents 19+ No other mandatory pre-entry requirements

Course content

A three-step programme of progression. Learning topics such as non-calculator skills using the four operations of addition, subtraction, multiply and divide to develop mental arithmetic skills. Further topics in estimation, percentage calculations, fractions, ratio, averages, charts, pie charts, line graphs and understanding the accuracy of data. Topics delivered are sequenced to the numeracy skills requirements as specified by local and national employers.

Learning methods

Learners will be taught through delivered face to face sessions over a short period of time. Learners will complete an initial assessment at the beginning of the programme with checks on learning being carried out on a weekly basis. Learners will be assessed at the end of the programme to measure progression. You will be encouraged to discuss the topics being delivered with class friends during the session and outside of the session too.

Learning Support

Learning support is available and learning takes place in small supportive groups

Course assessments

Your tutor will get to know you and your individual needs from the outset of the course. A friendly number skills check will help you and the tutor find out about your needs. Your tutor will monitor your progress. You will be encouraged to ask questions.

Learning materials

Workbooks and worksheets for completion of the topics being delivered throughout the programme. Mini white boards, calculators, Powerpoint, Ipads. These will all be provided for you

What can learners do next after this course?

Throughout your course you will be provided with information, advice and guidance about other courses and learning opportunities. Such as progression onto an accredited Functional Skills Maths Programme.

Dates, locations and times

09/01/2025 – 13/02/2025, 1.00pm – 2.00pm, Thursdays and

27/02/2025 – 27/03/2025, 1.00pm – 2.00pm, Thursdays at:

Ornua Food Leek, SunnyHills Road, Leek ST13 5SP

Day/Block release

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 Buxton and Leek College.

How to enrol on this course and find out more?

This course is accessed by referral only. Please speak direct to the provider who will happily discuss with you how you may be referred onto this course and how to enrol onto this or a related course.

Lyndsey Mollison

Telephone: 0800 074 0099

Email: enquiries@blc.ac.uk