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Multiply: Free Numeracy Courses For Adults in West Berkshire

Multiply is a national initiative that supports a range of free numeracy courses to help adults brush up their maths skills and become more confident with numbers.

Multiply

The courses provide a number of opportunities for adults to develop their numeracy skills and make a real difference to the way they live, work and support their families.

It doesn't matter if you are starting from scratch and need a bit of confidence in numbers or you want to brush up your maths skills in a particular area, there is a wide programme of courses and support available to suit your needs. 

Eligibility

  • aged 19 years and over
  • live, work or volunteer in West Berkshire
  • have not recently gained a Level 2 maths qualification (GCSE  grade C/4 or Functional Skills)

Courses

We are working with a range of education and training providers across West Berkshire to provide flexible courses that will develop everyday maths skills in the home and at work covering topics such as:

  • home budgeting
  • understanding your payslip
  • working out percentages
  • reading and presenting data
  • using spreadsheets
  • calculating weights and measurements
  • supporting your child with their maths homework 
  • progression to Functional Skills Maths (Level 1 and 2)

Information and Access

For more information on Multiply courses in West Berkshire, please contact: aclteam@westberks.gov.uk

To access free online courses visit our 'Multiply Online Courses' page.

Have a go at completing a quick Skills for Life six question quiz to find out what you need to improve.

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