The government funded Multiply adult numeracy programme ran until 31/3/2025.
It was aimed at people aged 19 and over who don’t have maths GCSE at grade C (or equivalent), and enabled them to access free numeracy courses to build their confidence with numbers and gain a qualification. Good numeracy skills may unlock job opportunities and lead to higher wages or prepare you for further study. They also help in everyday life, such as helping children with homework and budgeting money.
There were courses for beginners to more advanced courses such as GCSE Maths, Functional Skills Qualifications, or equivalent, so you could learn at a pace that suits you.
You can find more information on current numeracy courses by visiting the National Careers Service website or by calling 0800 100 900.
Making a start
North Yorkshire Adult Learning & Skills Service and York Learning provided free, bitesize online courses to help you make a start on improving your maths skills. For reference only, here are the courses and class codes that were on offer:-
- Developing Confidence with Numeracy Skills: class code 5YJZ2A
- Developing Numeracy Skills: class code 6M2946
- Numeracy for ESOL: class code HRALAF
There are also courses to help you with the maths skills you need for different careers. Here are the career sectors and course codes:
- Business Administration class code 3JS23Y
- Construction class code 7NG6NH
- Hair and Beauty class code 8393DZ
- Health and Social Care class code JX4M4F
- Hospitality and Catering class code 8FZDAG
- Sports Industry class code 32NQ75
If you would like to be able to help your children or grandchildren with maths, you can use the following course codes:
- Supporting children with maths – Year 3 class code 6F63GM
- Supporting children with maths – Year 4 class code 6HY63B
- Supporting children with maths – Year 5 class code 6MAVJ6
- Supporting children with maths – Year 6 class code 6QBER3
- Supporting children with maths – Year 7 class code HEC87C
- Introduction to GCSE Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â class code 6W5JY6
If you would like to work towards a Functional Skills maths qualification, you can use the following course codes:
- Preparing for Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 1Â Â Â class code N268BC
- Preparing for Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 2Â Â Â class code 7NPX3B
- Preparing for Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3Â Â Â class code 7K3385
- Preparing for Functional Skills Maths Level 1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â class code 7DUNH7
- Preparing for Functional Skills Maths Level 2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â class code 6G6BM6