Free, flexible help to boost your number skills
It's very common to feel a bit nervous about using numbers and maths. In fact, around half of the UK working age population don't have strong numeracy skills, or don't feel confident about working with numbers.
Multiply could be the answer. Multiply is a range of free, flexible courses that have been created to help people like you improve their number skills. Courses are available free to all Surrey adults aged 19+ who don't have a Maths GCSE (or equivalent).
There are lots of different Multiply courses available. Some take just a couple of hours to complete online. Others take place over a few weeks with the support of a tutor in-person at a college or learning centre. There are even courses that focus on practical skills like gardening or cooking, with maths skills embedded in a helpful, practical way.
Using maths in the garden
Did you know you could improve your maths while working in the garden? See how Surrey Care Trust has used the Gateway Community Garden to help young people improve their number skills and confidence.
Everyday benefits
There are lots of everyday situations where you need to be able to use numbers. So, improving your number skills really makes sense. Multiply could help you:
- Get a new or better-paying job
- Handle numbers in your current job more easily, with less stress
- Manage your own money and household budget
- Cook on a budget
- Get the best deal for your phone or utilities
- Budget for the weekly shop
- Help children with homework
- Start your own business
- Get a new qualification
Get started
You can find the list of available courses on our web page. If you need some help choosing the right one, you can complete a simple form to register your interest. Someone will get back to you with more information.
Don't let numbers hold you back. Figure it out with Multiply today.
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