Our FREE adult numeracy courses make maths fun and engaging.

Skills for Life Funded by UK Government

As an adult, improving your numeracy skills will help you with both your work and personal life.

From managing your money to baking a cake, you use numbers all the time.

Whether it's to manage your money, plan a trip, cook dinner, save on your bills or help your kids with their homework maths plays a role.

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Gain skills and confidence as well as a qualification

You'll feel more confident using numbers at work and in everyday life.

Each time you do one of our courses, you'll earn a Multiply badge. This shows you've completed that topic. Collect all 5 badges to move on to the next level. Courses funded through the Multiply programme mean you'll get the same great teaching and support from us, but your place will be FREE. Improve your confidence with numbers and build your skills without spending a single penny! 

We offer courses for beginners up to Level 2 (a maths GCSE grade 4/ C equivalent), increasing your chances of getting a job or moving on to higher education.

If you struggle with sums, you're not alone

Numeracy skills in the UK are getting worse. Almost 8 out of 10 adults struggle with maths. Improving your skills with numbers can help improve your health, help you get a better job and find a good deal. From managing your money, planning a trip, and cooking dinner to driving a car, you use numbers every day.  

Whether you want to help your kids with their homework or beat the cost of living crisis. If you want to make sure you're making healthy choices or use maths skills for arts and crafts. Take a free adult course that helps you reach your goals.  

Once you've done our Multiply offer, you can take the next step onto a functional skills maths course. Getting a maths qualification boosts your chances of a job or moving on to higher education. 

We offer free online maths courses up to Level 2 functional skills. This is equal to a maths GCSE (grade 4/ C). Browse our Multiply courses below!

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Multiply: Managing Money

Empower yourself with practical skills to manage your money, make savvy shopping decisions, and master the art of budgeting with our Money Management Essentials course. Explore everyday scenarios like comparing prices, optimizing transportation costs, and meal planning, gaining insights to navigate personal finance confidently. With interactive lessons, practical exercises, and flexible learning, this short course is tailored for beginners and those seeking to refine their financial literacy. Join us on the path to financial empowerment and take control of your financial future today!

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 02/07/2024 -
Fri 02/08/2024
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
15 sessions
Location:
St Pauls Learning Centre (Bristol)
94 Grosvenor Road
St Pauls
Bristol
BS2 8XJ
Tutor:
Taona Makunde
Course code:
Q00015463
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Numeracy for work

This course is specifically designed for individuals who are looking to build foundational mathematical skills with a focus on practical applications in the context of employment. Whether it's looking at vacancies, start and end times, and general information around workplace vocabulary involving numeracy. This course will help you navigate your way around numeracy for work and teach you how to calculate and understand vacancies and jobs better. It will also introduce you to a plethora of jobs and professions and roles performed in some jobs. You will listen to people talk about what they like in their jobs and what they dislike about their jobs. You will therefore be able to write and describe actions in the present and future tenses.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 04/07/2024 -
Thu 11/07/2024
Times:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
2 sessions
Location:
Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AU
Tutor:
Irma Gough
Course code:
Q00015545
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

"Binding Dimensions" - Arts & Crafts - Book Binding for Beginners (Multiply West Sussex)

*Please note - this course is specifically for residents of West Sussex as part of the local Multiply project. Please do not apply for this course if you do not live in West Sussex - thanks for your understanding* Explore the art of bookbinding with a twist of mathematics in our Basic Book Binding course. Discover the fundamental techniques of creating beautiful, handcrafted books while integrating essential mathematical principles. From calculating spine width to precision measuring for cover alignment, you'll learn how mathematical concepts enhance the functional structure and aesthetics of your bindings. Enjoy these hands-on sessions where you'll master stitching, folding, and gluing, transforming sheets of paper into beautiful personalised books. Whether you're a novice or seasoned crafter, this course promises to elevate your bookbinding skills while developing your understanding of the mathematical concepts inherent in book-binding.

Course Information

Dates:
Sat 06/07/2024 -
Sat 13/07/2024
Times:
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Duration:
2 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Joanne Liddle
Course code:
Q00016097
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Maths for Work- Multiply

Here at the WEA we believe in bringing education within reach of everyone Our maths course is designed to give everyone the opportunity to learn and develop the essential numeracy skills they need to succeed at any age. We want to help people to improve their ability to understand and use maths in daily life. This Maths for work course is an opportunity to learn new skills to support you no matter what role you play in work. You will be able to understand how to use new maths skills to support with your children's homework, along with managing finances and supporting you in your career progression.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 08/07/2024 -
Tue 16/07/2024
Times:
2:15pm - 5:15pm
Duration:
4 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Ekta Vishrolia
Course code:
Q00017099
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £44.40

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Taster Session - Money Management & Budgetting for ESOL (Multiply West Sussex)

This is a taster / enrollment session for our short course "Money Management & Budgeting for ESOL Learners" that will be running at Littlehampton JCP from 12 July. This short course is designed for ESOL learners who want to learn more about the language and skills that will help you manage your money, make good shopping decisions, and understand budgeting. The course will look at the principles of managing money in everyday situations like comparing prices on the high street, working out the best deal for transport to get to work or learning, or the cost of cooking a meal.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 08/07/2024 -
Mon 08/07/2024
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Littlehampton Jobcentre (Littlehampton)
33 Church Street
Littlehampton
BN17 5ER
Tutor:
Gabriella Russo
Course code:
Q00017562
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Windowsill Gardening (Multiply West Sussex)

*Please note - this course is exclusively for residents of West Sussex. If you do not live in a West Sussex postcode area, please do not apply for this course - thanks for your understanding* On this course we are going to sow some seeds to grow a selection of edible plants: herbs and vegetables on a windowsill. The session is delivered in real time, so you can sow seeds along with me asking questions as we go. A list of suggested resources will be on Canvas before the course begins so you can go shopping. We will explore the limitations of windowsill growing, and the advantages, particularly in relation to cost. We shall see which windowsill crops are economically worth growing, and which aren't! I will cover onward care and harvesting, and any questions will be welcome, as will sharing your own experiences - good and bad!

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 16/07/2024 -
Tue 16/07/2024
Times:
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Catherine Wilcock
Course code:
Q00015976
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Hygiene in the Kitchen

Hygiene is so important in food preparation. If caterers, chefs and wait staff are not adequately trained they can present huge health risks to the community. If you help out in a community or voluntary role, you may need to work with food. Understanding the safe handling of food is key to preventing infections and ensuring proper hygiene. Food safety courses are useful if you do any kind of charity or voluntary work that involves handling food. Whether you help prepare lunches at a community centre or collaborate with a food bank, this knowledge can help you ensure hygiene measures are followed.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 17/07/2024 -
Wed 17/07/2024
Times:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Landport Community Centre (Portsmouth)
Charles Street
Portsmouth
PO1 1JD
Tutor:
Debbie Woodward
Course code:
Q00016023
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
6 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Money Management & Budgeting for ESOL Learners (WS-Multiply - Worthing)

This short course is designed for learners currently studying ESOL who want to learn more about the language and skills that will help you manage your money, make good shopping decisions, and understand budgeting. The course will look at the principles of managing money in everyday situations like comparing prices on the high street, working out the best deal for transport to get to work or learning, or the cost of cooking a meal. This course will take place at Crawley Library, Southgate Avenue, Town Centre, Crawley RH10 6HG. This course is supported by the Government-funded Multiply programme and is free to learners that are aged 19 or above, who live in a West Sussex postcode.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 18/07/2024 -
Thu 18/07/2024
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Worthing Library Committee Room (Worthin
Richmond Road
Worthing
BN11 1HD
Tutor:
Jane Perrin
Course code:
Q00015483
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
1 place remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Multiply Essex: Money management & budgeting with Reed in Partnership

Whether it’s budgeting or managing your bank account, this course will help you plan your way around personal and family finances, teaching you how to calculate and manage money. The focus is on giving you practical skills and knowledge in numbers to help you manage your money better. You'll learn ways to take charge of your finances, easing the impact of growing living costs. Enrol on our course to gain skills and tools for better financial management.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 22/07/2024 -
Mon 22/07/2024
Times:
10:30am - 1:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Reed in Partnership
10tth Floor
Maitland House
Warrior Street
Southend-on-Sea
SS1 2JY
Tutor:
Derek Robinson
Course code:
Q00017109
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Money Management & Budgeting for ESOL Learners (WS Multiply)

This short course is designed for learners currently studying ESOL who want to learn more about the language and skills that will help you manage your money, make good shopping decisions, and understand budgeting. The course will look at the principles of managing money in everyday situations like comparing prices on the high street, working out the best deal for transport to get to work or learning, or the cost of cooking a meal. This course will take place at Crawley Library, Southgate Avenue, Town Centre, Crawley RH10 6HG. This course is supported by the Government-funded Multiply programme and is free to learners that are aged 19 or above, who live in a West Sussex postcode.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 23/07/2024 -
Tue 30/07/2024
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Crawley Library
Southgate Avenue
Crawley Town Centre
Crawley
RH10 6HG
Tutor:
Gabriella Russo
Course code:
Q00015481
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
3 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free