If you’re aged 19+ and think you need some support with your functional numeracy skills, Multiply is available to you and offers easy access to free numeracy courses to help build your confidence with numbers or gain a qualification.
Not a “numbers person”? You’re not alone. Three in 10 (31%) UK adults don’t think numbers are for them.
Improving your maths skills could help unlock job opportunities and lead to higher wages, prepare you for further study, or simply help with everyday tasks at home – from paying bills and budgeting, to helping the kids with their homework, or even in the kitchen.
There are courses for beginners and those who want to build on the foundations of their maths knowledge, to more advanced courses such as GCSE Maths, Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification, or equivalent.
There are lots of free, easy to access courses available online and in person, including part-time and evening, so you can learn at a pace that suits you.
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If you're aged 19+, live in Tees Valley and think you need some support with your functional numeracy skills, Multiply is available to you - even if you hold a GCSE maths grade C (or equivalent).
Courses
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Hartlepool Borough Council
Do you want to improve the numeracy skills of your employees? We can deliver bespoke courses which will be tailored to the needs of your company.
Do you want to improve the numeracy skills of your employees? We can deliver bespoke courses which will be tailored to the needs of your company.
Budgeting, Money Management, Financial Literacy, Understand your Numbers, Creative Maths
Support your employees to upskill, improve their productivity or progress onto a further qualification.
Locations: Hartlepool,
Course Level: Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3
Course Delivery: Online, In Person, Group
Duration: 3-10 Guided Learning Hours, Tailored to the needs of your company.
Start Date: Ongoing
Assessment: None
Hartlepool Borough Council
Do you want to improve the numeracy skills of your employees? We can offer short activities which are fun, engaging and will improve the productivity of your staff.
Do you want to improve the numeracy skills of your employees? We can offer short activities which are fun, engaging and will improve the productivity of your staff.
Confidence with Maths, Creative Maths
Support your employees to upskill, improve their productivity or progress onto a further qualification.
Locations: entire Tees Valley, Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees,
Course Level: Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3
Course Delivery: Online, In Person, Group
Duration: 1-2 Guided Learning Hours, Delivered over one session.
Start Date: Ongoing
Assessment: None
Enterprise Made Simple
1:1 bitesize activities for business owners, early-stage business start ups, and the self employed.
1:1 bitesize activities for business owners, early-stage business start ups, and the self employed.
Bitesize activities will be delivered on a one to one basis to small business owners or managers, to the self employed or sole traders, or those who are also in the early stages of starting their own business. This programme focuses on managing finances within a business and building confidence with numbers. This could include budgeting, managing finances, cashflow forecasting, or pricing.
Functional Maths Skills
Locations: entire Tees Valley, Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees,
Course Level: Entry level
Course Delivery: In Person, 1:1
Duration: 1-2 Guided Learning Hours. Completed in a single 1:1 appointment
Start Date: Ongoing
Assessment: None
Triage Centrum
Two hour session designed to boost confidence with maths in the workplace. We'll provide you with practical examples and knowledge directly relevant to your industry or job role. By connecting math concepts to your daily work, you'll gain a deeper understanding of their application, boosting your confidence and success in the workplace.
Delivered in-person at a Triage location or in your workplace.
Two hour session designed to boost confidence with maths in the workplace. We'll provide you with practical examples and knowledge directly relevant to your industry or job role. By connecting math concepts to your daily work, you'll gain a deeper understanding of their application, boosting your confidence and success in the workplace.
Delivered in-person at a Triage location or in your workplace.
• Identify and address specific math challenges in your current role • Apply practical learning to your chosen industry, learning new tools and techniques to apply in work • Learn new methods that can be applied in the workplace to help you become more confident and progress your career • Understand your income and outgoing allowing you to become more confident with budgeting skills • Using devices, the internet and email for personal use • Online safety awareness and resources • Tailored numeracy support with interactive learning, set at each individual learners’ pace
Progress onto formal qualification to further career prospects
Locations: entire Tees Valley, Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees,
Course Level: Level 1
Course Delivery: In person, Group, 1:1
Duration: 2 Guided Learning Hours, Delivered in one two-hour session or over two one-hour sessions, arranged with learner.
Start Date: Ongoing
Assessment: None, Build a portfolio of evidence
University Centre Quayside
Essential Maths skills to support students to improve their skills for the workplace.
Essential Maths skills to support students to improve their skills for the workplace.
Using numbers and the number system - whole numbers, fractions and decimals, Using common measures, shape and space, Handling information and data, Solving mathematical problems and decision making
Progress onto Functional Skills Maths Level 1
Locations: Stockton-on-Tees,
Course Level: Entry Level
Course Delivery: In Person, Group, 1:1
Duration: 24 Guided Learning Hours, One four-hour session every Wednesday over six weeks.
Start Date: Ongoing
Assessment: Assessment
University Centre Quayside
Essential Maths skills to support students to improve their skills for the workplace.
Essential Maths skills to support students to improve their skills for the workplace.
Using numbers and the number system - whole numbers, fractions and decimals, Using common measures, shape and space, Handling information and data, Solving mathematical problems and decision making
Progress to Functional Skills Maths Level 2
Locations: Stockton-on-Tees,
Course Level: Level 1
Course Delivery: In Person, Group, 1:1
Duration: 24 Guided Learning Hours, One four-hour session every Wednesday over six weeks.
Start Date: Ongoing
Assessment: Assessment
Middlesbrough College
More details expected soon.
Delivered in-person at Middlesbrough College. A bus pass can be provided.
More details expected soon.
Delivered in-person at Middlesbrough College. A bus pass can be provided.
GCSE Maths
GCSE Foundation Maths, GCSE Higher Maths
Locations: entire Tees Valley, Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees,
Course Level: Level 2
Course Delivery: In person, Group
Duration: TBC
Start Date: Ongoing
Assessment: GCSE Assessment 2025
Middlesbrough College
Seven-week introduction to basic numeracy skills. Ideal for those with no previous Maths qualifications.
Delivered in-person at Middlesbrough College. A bus pass can be provided.
Seven-week introduction to basic numeracy skills. Ideal for those with no previous Maths qualifications.
Delivered in-person at Middlesbrough College. A bus pass can be provided.
Numbers to 100, Addition and Subtraction, Calculations with Money, Multiplication and Division, Decimals, Fractions, Distance, length, weight, and capacity, Time and temperature, Shapes and positional vocabulary
Progress onto Functional Skills Entry level course
Locations: entire Tees Valley, Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees,
Course Level: Entry Level
Course Delivery: In person
Duration: 30 Guided Learning Hours, Two two-hour sessions per week over seven weeks
Start Date: Ongoing
Assessment: Basic Key Skills Builder weekly assessments
Hartlepool Borough Council
This six-week course will improve your knowledge and confidence with Maths for use in both life and work.
This six-week course will improve your knowledge and confidence with Maths for use in both life and work.
Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, Decimals, Fractions, Common Measurements, Time and Temperature, Shapes, Using Numbers
Progress onto a Level 1 Functional Skills
Locations: Hartlepool,
Course Level: Entry Level
Course Delivery: In Person, Group
Duration: 30 Guided Learning Hours, Six sessions
Start Date: Ongoing
Assessment: None
Triage Centrum
A great entry point for anyone looking to develop their maths skills, with a focus on online and digital activity. Designed to be a warm introduction to the world of learning with a relaxed atmosphere and person-centred approach.
Delivered in-person at a Triage location.
A great entry point for anyone looking to develop their maths skills, with a focus on online and digital activity. Designed to be a warm introduction to the world of learning with a relaxed atmosphere and person-centred approach.
Delivered in-person at a Triage location.
• Spending and managing money online • Using Microsoft Office programmes like Excel for calculations • Budgeting and managing money • Using devices, the internet and email for personal use • Online safety awareness and resources • Tailored numeracy support with interactive learning
Progress onto a Level 1 qualification
Locations: entire Tees Valley, Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees,
Course Level: Entry Level 3, Level 1
Course Delivery: In Person, Group, 1:1
Duration: 30 Guided Learning Hours, Two five-hour sessions per week over three weeks, Additional drop in sessions available for extra support.
Start Date: Ongoing
Assessment: None, Build a portfolio of evidence
Triage Centrum
Bespoke training package designed with employers to support their existing workforce. Delivered over two short sessions, tailoring delivery to numeracy skills that are relevant in the workplace and will lead to the success and sustainability of employees.
Delivered in-person at a Triage location or in your workplace.
Bespoke training package designed with employers to support their existing workforce. Delivered over two short sessions, tailoring delivery to numeracy skills that are relevant in the workplace and will lead to the success and sustainability of employees.
Delivered in-person at a Triage location or in your workplace.
• Training designed to meet specific employer requirements • Practical sessions delivered to embed skills and learning within the workforce • Use of digital devices to support learning with a focus on apps relevant to the workplace • Industry specific training modules covering sectors such as Warehousing, Retail, Care and Hospitality
Progress onto formal qualification to further career prospects
Locations: entire Tees Valley, Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees,
Course Level: Level 1
Course Delivery: In Person, Group, 1:1
Duration: 10 Guided Learning Hours, Delivered over two sessions, arranged with employer.
Start Date: Ongoing
Assessment: None
Middlesbrough College
In this course, students will learn about the ways we manage our money as individuals.
In this course, students will learn about the ways we manage our money as individuals.
Gain understanding and create personal budgets, gain insights into courses of finance, methods of payments for goods and services, organise budgets for an event, compare deals and determine best value for money.
Progress onto Functional Skills Entry level course.
Locations: entire Tees Valley, Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees,
Course Level: Level 1
Course Delivery: In person
Duration: 12 Guided Learning Hours
Start Date: Ongoing
Assessment: Formative assessment ongoing throughout the course
Darlington College
This course is designed for adults who would like to prepare for Level 1 and Level 2 Functional skills, building confidence in maths and preparing to return to study.
This course is designed for adults who would like to prepare for Level 1 and Level 2 Functional skills, building confidence in maths and preparing to return to study.
Addition, subtraction, division and multiplication of large numbers, Working with decimal numbers, Fractions and their equivalents, 2D and 3D shapes and their properties, Interpreting data and statistics
Progress onto Functional Skills Level 1 or Level 2 Maths.
Locations: Darlington,
Course Level: Entry Level 3, Level 1
Course Delivery: In Person, Group
Duration: 30 Guided Learning Hours, One three hour session per week over 10 weeks
Start Date: Ongoing
Assessment: Coursework and summative assessment
Redcar & Cleveland College
10-week pre-functional skills Maths course.
10-week pre-functional skills Maths course.
Basic overview of the following:, Positive and negative numbers, Decimals, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1000 and rounding, Fractions, Percentages, Converting between fractions, decimals and percentages.
Maths Level 1 Functional Skills
Locations: Redcar & Cleveland,
Course Level: Entry Level, Level 1 Preparation
Course Delivery: In Person, Group
Duration: 30 Guided Learning Hours, One three-hour session per week over 10 weeks.
Start Date: Ongoing
Assessment: In-class assessment
Stockton Riverside College
10-week pre-functional skills Maths course.
10-week pre-functional skills Maths course.
Basic overview of the following; Positive and negative numbers, Decimals, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1000 and rounding, Fractions, Percentages, Converting between fractions, decimals and percentages.
Maths Level 1 Functional Skills
Locations: Stockton-on-Tees,
Course Level: Entry Level, Level 1 Preparation
Course Delivery: In Person, Group
Duration: 30 Guided Learning Hours, One three-hour session per week over 10 weeks.
Start Date: Ongoing
Assessment: In-class assessment
Enterprise Made Simple
Numeracy support for growing businesses.
Numeracy support for growing businesses.
Numeracy support will be delivered in 1:1 and group settings to small business owners or managers, as well as the self employed and sole traders. This programme focuses on supporting individuals to grow and expand their business. This could include: Basic Bookkeeping, Data Analytics, Analytics tools and analytical decision making, Financial processes, Business planning tools, Self assessment, Invoicing
Functional Maths Skills
Locations: entire Tees Valley, Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees,
Course Level: Entry level
Course Delivery: In Person, 1:1, Group
Duration: 7 Guided Learning Hours. To be completed in combination of group and 1:1 sessions over a period of four weeks.
Start Date: Ongoing
Assessment: None
Middlesbrough College
Six-week course designed to ignite the flame for Maths, suitable for anyone wanting to improve and gain nationally recognised qualifications. Can be used when maths has not been done for a long time.
Delivered in-person at Middlesbrough College. A bus pass can be provided.
Six-week course designed to ignite the flame for Maths, suitable for anyone wanting to improve and gain nationally recognised qualifications. Can be used when maths has not been done for a long time.
Delivered in-person at Middlesbrough College. A bus pass can be provided.
Numbers to 100, Addition and Subtraction, Calculations with Money, Multiplication and Division, Decimals, Fractions, Distance, length, weight, and capacity, Time and temperature, Shapes and positional vocabulary
Functional Skills, National Open College Networt
Locations: entire Tees Valley, Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees,
Course Level: Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2
Course Delivery: In person, Group
Duration: 22 Guided Learning Hours, Two two-hour sessions per week over six weeks
Start Date: Ongoing
Assessment: Basic Key Skills Builder assessment, Portfolio
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If your recipe calls for 2/3 cup of milk and you need to double it, how many cups do you need?
You save £2,000 into a bank account with an interest rate of 5% per annum, how much money will you have in the account after one year?
