This report from National Numeracy explains what numeracy is, how it ‘hides’ behind maths, and how we can all help to make the UK numerate.
National Numeracy is an independent charity established in 2012 to help raise low levels of numeracy among both adults and children and to promote the importance of everyday maths skills. It aims to identify the numeracy skills everybody needs on a daily basis and to provide effective, accessible and scalable tools for people to use.Â
The newly published Curriculum and Assessment Review recommends the introduction of new level 1 preparation for GCSE qualifications for English language and for maths.
Check out the Skills for Life Network E-News Update November 2025 for a round up of what’s new and what’s happening in maths, English, ESOL and digital skills in the FE and Training sector.
The English and maths GCSE results 2025 both show a fall in the pass rate when compared to 2024, which has been attributed to an increase in the number of learners resitting them.
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This report from National Numeracy explains what numeracy is, how it ‘hides’ behind maths, and how we can all help to make the UK numerate.
National Numeracy is an independent charity established in 2012 to help raise low levels of numeracy among both adults and children and to promote the importance of everyday maths skills. It aims to identify the numeracy skills everybody needs on a daily basis and to provide effective, accessible and scalable tools for people to use.Â
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