Who is the course aimed at?

Staffordshire Moorlands Residents aged  19+ who would like to build their confidence with basic numeracy and problem solving skills such as calculating the best buy offers when out shopping.

Entry requirements

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

Course content

You will be taught topics such as how to calculate best buy offers; percentage calculations – for example discounts in shops; and solving real life number problems in a friendly and supportive learning environment.

Learning methods

Supportive and friendly classes; 121 support; everyday maths activities; 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; 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.

Location, Dates and times

This course is delivered flexibly to accommodate learner needs and circumstances.

Staffordshire Moorlands 

10/01/2025 – 14/02/2025, 02.00pm-03.00pm, Fridays

10/01/2025 – 14/02/2025, 03.00pm-04.00pm, Fridays

28/02/2025 – 28/03/2025, 02.00pm-03.00pm, Fridays

and

28/02/2025 – 28/03/2025, 03.00pm-04.00pm, Fridays at:

Leek College, Stockwell Street, Leek ST13 6DP

14/01/2025 – 11/02/2025, 06.00pm-07.00pm, Tuesdays

25/02/2025 – 25/03/2025, 06.00pm-07.00pm, Tuesdays at:

Salvation Army, Salisbury Street, Leek ST13 5EE

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?

Please speak direct to our provider of this course who will happily discuss with you how to enrol onto this or a related course.

Lyndsey Mollison

Telephone: 0800 074 0099

Email: enquiries@blc.ac.uk