Multiply: free numeracy courses for adults aged 19+

3, 2, 1 … Cook! is a short course delivered by GRH Training Consultancy for participants who want to have fun cooking while improving and gaining confidence in maths skills. Available in various locations across East Sussex.

3, 2, 1 … Cook! is for anyone who would like to explore their cooking skills whilst improving their confidence in basic maths skills required in the kitchen. You will make two dishes each week whilst being guided through maths within a recipe. You are welcome to stay and eat at the end of the session, or take the food home to share.

Maths is functional and core topics such as addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, weights, measures, time, money, fractions and percentages are all embedded and repeated in each recipe. You will be supported to manage any fear you might have of maths, to build your confidence and ultimately recognise your numeracy potential.

What previous participants have to say:

‘’All teaching and learning activities were amazing at helping me to understand maths’’

‘’Maths is not as scary as I thought’’

Suitable for:

19+ adults, particularly those with low confidence around their functional, daily maths skills

Benefits include:

• Small groups, of no more than 8 participants
• Support is offered in a relaxed and friendly environment
• Everyday maths skills embedded into the kitchen

Incentives:

• A weekly goodie bag containing the extra ingredients required to replicate the dish at home
• Access to key cooking equipment required for creating the dishes at home

Length of programme:

4 weeks, x4 4-hour sessions

How to enroll:

Email: rachael@grhtraining.co.uk

Tel : 07875133345

Overview:

Effective money management and budgeting course is available in Newhaven, Eastbourne and Hastings.

Summary:

You can access 3 hours of one-to-one support with an Employability Coach providing you with the skills to be more confident with maths to better manage your personal finances. During your time with your Coach, you will be supported to complete a Better Off calculation to see how much benefit you are eligible for and how you might be better off in work. This option is ideal for anyone considering employment but who is worried that you ‘can’t afford to work.’ Equally, if you are on a low income and want to change your job, come and talk to us about the potential financial impacts. Or, if you are worried about the current cost of living and would like support with a budget this programme is an ideal starting place.

Suitable for:

Anyone unemployed/on a low-income 19+, living in East Sussex who has no Maths qualification GCSE grade C/4 or above. Anyone in low-income employment wishing to change roles.

Benefits include:

• One-to-one support
• Help in creating a weekly or monthly household budget
• Support to identify spending and savings habits
  
  

Incentives:

Up to £30 voucher incentives including travel expenses

Length of programme:

3 hours of one-to-one support

How to enroll:

Email multiply@sussexcommunity.org.uk

Tel: 01273 516347

Overview:

Bitesize numeracy sessions for employees in East Sussex priority sectors of Health and Social Care, Visitor Economy and Construction.

Summary:

Bitesize numeracy learning modules that meet the needs of employers and improve the numeracy skills of those working in East Sussex priority sectors. Courses will be bespoken to meet employer need but examples include measuring medicine, calculating quantities, handling money, carbon calculating, using excel, managing orders, or other numeracy needs identified in partnership with employers from these sectors. Learning will take place either at employer premises or at a college campus – Eastbourne, Lewes, Hastings or Newhaven.

Suitable for:

Anyone employed in East Sussex priority sectors without a maths qualification at GCSE grade C/4 or above.

Benefits include:

• Bespoke bitesize learning
• Tuition relevant to the participants place of employment
• Small friendly group learning

Incentives:

An incentive of £120 to the employer to support with the release of staff costs

Length of programme:

1 day

How to enroll:

Email: Multiply@escg.ac.uk
Website: https://adult.escg.ac.uk/employers/training/

Overview:

Sector-Based Work Academies are delivered by East Sussex College Group and are for anyone unemployed and keen to gain vital employment skills specifically related to the industry in which they would like to work in. Each Work Academy will include the basic maths and vocational skills required to move into employment within the relevant sector.

Summary:

Each Sector-Based Work Academy includes the vocational and technical learning you need to access employment opportunities in key East Sussex sectors. Examples of Academies on offer include Security, Hospitality, Rail and Health & Social Care. You will also gain relevant certificates where available e.g. First Aid, Food Hygiene, Health & Safety. Numeracy will be embedded into each Academy to ensure you feel confident with the basic maths required for your chosen sector.

Suitable for:

Anyone unemployed, aged 19+ who does not hold a Maths qualification at GCSE Grade C/4 or above.

Benefits include:

• Accessible locations at Lewes, Newhaven, Eastbourne and Hastings
• Friendly, experienced tutors
• Excellent contacts with local employers and job vacancies
  
  

Incentives:

Lunch provided

Length of programme:

21 hours delivered over 3 days

How to enroll:

Email: Multiply@escg.ac.uk

Website: https://adult.escg.ac.uk/adult-courses/pre-employment-courses/

Overview:

One to one numeracy focused support tailored to individual needs, delivered in central Eastbourne town centre location (opposite Saffrons Park/walking distance from train station and local bus routes.)

Summary:

This programme is ideal for anyone who prefers one-to-one support. You set the curriculum and the pace! Your tutor will create your personalised curriculum based on your needs. For example, this could include help with managing the household finances and budgeting, feeling more confident helping your children with homework or brushing up your numeracy skills to feel better able to apply for work. You can choose to plan your learning across regular, longer sessions or have it delivered over shorter, spread-out sessions.

Suitable for:

Anyone aged 19+ who would like support in becoming more confident in numeracy-related issues and/or wants to eventually gain accredited qualifications.

Benefits include:

• Accessible town centre location
• Highly individualised, caring learning packages
• Access to other People Matter free services e.g., CV support, IT workshops, mock interviews
• Supported progression to local job vacancies
  
  

Incentives:

Your tutor will have access to a discretionary budget to use creatively during your sessions e.g. a trip to a local coffee shop

Length of programme:

12 hours of one-to-one support – delivered at your pace e.g., 1 hour a week for 12 weeks or condensed to fit your needs

Provider and How to enrol:

People Matter

Drop in at our People Matter offices

6 Saffrons Road
Eastbourne
BN21 1DG

Monday to Friday 9 to 1 and 2 to 4.

Tel. People Matter Reception – ask about Multiply Numeracy Confidence 01323 431 289

Text People Matter on 07843190738

Website: https://people-matter.org.uk/help-for-jobseekers/job-seekers/

Facebook: The People Matter Trust

Twitter: @PeopleMatterTru

Instagram: peoplemattertrust

Overview:

Looking to secure work in a land-based sector then this intensive tree surgery course, delivered at Plumpton College (Lewes), is just for you. 

Summary:

This programme is ideal for anyone looking to develop forestry and arboriculture tree skills. You will benefit from working towards a ‘competency ticket’ (these are the competencies employers require to show you can work in the industry safely). By the end of the programme, you will be able to demonstrate the safe use of equipment and machinery. In addition, you will be supported with the maths and communication skills needed to help your problem-solving skills. On completion, you will have the evidence required to become insured in this field of work. Ideal for anyone who is physically fit and interested in working outdoors (in all weathers!) 

Suitable for:

19+ adult job seekers looking to secure work in a land-based sector and employees already working in the land-based sector looking to progress within their company. There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Benefits include:

• All numeracy will be embedded into practical skills e.g., the effective use of tree surveys, measuring height, felling zones, fuel rations, calculating angles and diameters and using fuel conversion charts 
• Working outdoors and working as part of a wider team
• Potential for progression courses at Plumpton College or One Garden Brighton 

Length of programme:

8 week intensive  

How to enrol:

Via the Plumpton College website or email:

landprotraining@plumpton.ac.uk

Overview:

A Horticulture and Estate Skills course delivered at The Firs in Hastings, East Sussex.

Summary:

An introductory land-based course delivered at The Firs site in Hastings – ideal for physically fit adults looking to develop their horticultural skills who would have previously found travel to the Plumpton College site a barrier to engagement. At The Firs you will be able to gain practical skills in conservation and land management as well as basic numeracy skills to help with project planning.

During the programme you will work as part of a team, undertake different roles required for garden design, develop a budget for a design project, learn how to cost a project and plan for contingencies. 

Suitable for:

19+ adult job seekers looking to secure work in a land-based sector and employees already working in the land-based sector looking to progress within their company.

Benefits include:

• Access to this new, exciting Hasting’s location 
• Ability to gain a Level 2 qualification 
• Potential to progress onto other Plumpton College courses including at the One Garden in Brighton 

Length of programme:

1 day per week for 12 weeks

How to enrol:

Via the Plumpton College website Plumpton College - Open for 2023 applications or email:

Hilary.Robinson@plumpton.ac.uk

Overview:

Courses to help parents help children e.g. with maths homework, delivered either online or at the college campus. 

Summary:

This course is ideal for parents and/or carers who would like to improve their confidence and knowledge in order to support their child’s learning at home. Participants will benefit from an introduction to the maths curriculum followed by the College, highlighting some of the topics students and / or parents may typically struggle with. Parents or carers attending the course will revise these subjects, and understand how these topics can be broken down to make learning easier. In addition, you will explore exam anxiety and how you can help your child prepare for examinations.

Suitable for:

Parents or carers of young people enrolled at Plumpton College. 

Benefits include:

• Sharing experiences with other parents/carers
• Exploring concepts in a safe, friendly environment 
• Potential to progress onto other Plumpton College courses 

Length of programme:

6 hours

How to enrol:

Email: englishandmaths@plumpton.ac.uk

Overview:

Short numeracy interventions for land-based employees to help with the development of good mathematical skills in the workplace.

Summary:

This short course is ideal for current employees within the land-based sector who would benefit from brushing up their numeracy skills. The course is designed to tackle and better understand the anxiety that can arise when faced with a piece of work that requires calculations. Employees will benefit from identifying approaches to solving common maths problems and will leave the course knowing how to get further assistance in improving their maths skills for use at home and work.

The course will be flexibly designed but could include such topics as how to: calculate percentages; complete single and double-stage calculations for linear measurements and areas; basic trigonometry for setting marking out and laying plans; fuel ratio conversions; producing accurate quotes and understanding the measurements required for safe rigging. 

Suitable for:

19+ employees in the land-based sector who does not hold a Maths qualification at GCSE Grade C/4 or above.

Benefits include:

• Job relevant, practical skills – the maths skills you need in the land-based sector 
• Flexible curriculum   
• Experienced, friendly staff

Length of programme:

6-hours 

How to enrol:

Email: multiply@plumpton.ac.uk

Overview:

Changing Lives through Horses – an equine-based experience course with embedded numeracy. 

Summary:

Ideal for 19+ adults facing challenges in life and looking for a new way to build confidence. Whilst learning how to care for horses you will also think about the importance of numeracy within the equine industry. This can include calculating horse weight, height and rider carrying capacities; a horse’s space requirements (accommodation – size of stables, arenas, fields etc); how to formulate a healthy horse diet including rationing using carbohydrate and protein percentage values as well as considering jump designs and the maths required for fencing repairs and estimating working times.

Suitable for:

19+ adults who do not hold a Maths qualification at GCSE Grade C/4 or above.

Benefits include:

• Practical, experiential course
• Exploring concepts in a safe, friendly environment 
• Potential to progress onto other Plumpton College courses 

Length of programme:

18 hours in total 

How to enrol:

Email elise-elhoss@plumpton.ac.uk

Overview:

A range of music production, songwriting, rap and radio production workshops with embedded numeracy delivered at Leaf Hall in Eastbourne. 

Summary:

A bespoke music course ideal for anyone interested in learning more about songwriting, music production, mixing engineering, making beats or performance. Your tutors are all professional musicians with plenty of experience in their field. This programme is a good opportunity to develop new skills which could lead to further independent learning. 

Suitable for: 

This programme is suitable for those who are 19 years old or above and do not have a Maths GCSE at grade C or above. All levels of musical background are welcome and catered for. 

Benefits include:

• Lunch provided at all workshops 
• Scope to access Audio Active evening workshops throughout Sussex

Length of programme:

4 weeks 16 hours in total Tuesdays at 10:30am - 2:30pm

How to enrol:

info@audioactive.org.uk 

audioactive.org.uk/get-involved

Tel: 07510 732261

Overview:

Support for unemployed adults with numeracy development, delivered in Eastbourne and Hastings by Reed in Partnership 

Summary:

Small group delivery focused on supporting adults to move into employment within the local community including into Adult Social Care, Construction and Visitor Economy jobs. This programme is ideal for adults looking to gain skills before applying for work– all learning will be focused on the skills needed for roles in these sectors. All learning will be contextualised to these employment sectors making it highly relevant and engaging. Typically, you will be referred from a local Job Centre or you will already be engaged with Reed in Partnership. 

Suitable for:

19+ jobseekers interested in working in Adult Social Care, Construction and the Visitor Economy; existing Reed in Partnership participants. 

Benefits include:

• Small group work in familiar settings
• Support with travel costs (to and from the venue)
• Refreshments provided
• Signposting to job vacancies 

Incentives:

• £100 voucher upon full completion of the course

Length of programme:

24 hours in total – delivered flexibly 

How to enrol:

It is most likely you will be referred from an existing programme or via Job Centre Plus. However, local unemployed residents interested can contact: 

Marjorie Hedges at Marjorie.Hedges@reed.com 

Overview:

Courses for parents wanting to increase their numeracy skills in order to help their children, and help with their own progression. Delivered in Hastings Town Centre and at Little Gate Farm, Beckley. 

Summary:

This programme is designed for parents wishing to support their children with maths whilst enhancing their own numeracy skills. Parents will be supported to strengthen numeracy skills essential in everyday tasks for example budgeting, performing calculations, taking measurements, managing money, baking, estimating travel distances, reading timetables.

Suitable for: Adult parents aged 19+ who do not already have a GCSE at grade C (or equivalent) in maths.

Benefits: 

• Courses will be in small friendly groups
• Nurturing and experienced staff
• Lunch provided on the all-day courses

Incentive:

• Travel and parking costs will be reimbursed.
• Transport can be arranged for attendance at the Little Gate Farm courses (use contact email below to enquire)

Length of programme:

Hastings Town Centre courses: x2 3-hour sessions

Little Gate Farm courses: x1 6-hour session

How to enrol:

To access our courses, please email info@littlegate.org.uk

Or call Little Gate on 01797 260 580

Overview:

Numeracy in the Wild…with Education Futures Trust offer a safe and supportive environment to brush up your maths through sociable bushcraft activities.

Summary:

Numeracy in the Wild offers local adults aged 19+ who do not have a GCSE at grade C (or equivalent) in maths a weekly opportunity to learn outdoor skills (e.g.fire lighting and safety, tool use and safety, conservation techniques, ancient skills like basket and hurdle weaving, whittling with green wood) while increasing confidence with numbers.

Learners have access to a range of adult learning offers, including accredited outdoor qualifications with Plumpton College.

Facilitators can offer support for those who want to build on the foundations of maths knowledge to identify and access further learning through Skills for Life.

Suitable for:

Adults aged 19+ who do not have a GCSE at grade C (or equivalent) in maths

Benefits include:

• Increased confidence with numbers
• Improved health and wellbeing
• Meeting other people in a supported and safe social setting 
• Identifying next steps to realising personal potential

Incentive:

• Access to a Warm Space and hot food
• Some support for participants that face barriers to learning (such as childcare costs, travel, or equipment costs) if required

Length of programme:

• 8 weeks

Location: Hastings

To access our courses you can e-mail, call, or send an instant message on Education Futures Trust Facebook page – see links below:

Email office@educationfuturestrust.org

Call office on: 01424 722241

https://www.facebook.com/EFTHastings

Overview:

An engaging programme of short digital skills courses run by Heathercroft Training delivered flexibly across East Sussex in community venues in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, Bexhill and Rye. 

Summary: 

This provision is an ideal choice if you are looking to brush up on your digital skills and prefer one-to-one support. Numeracy will be embedded into the courses to help you improve your confidence and competency in analysing data and problem solving. By the end of the programme you will feel better able to not only analyse data more confidently but also apply new critical thinking and decision-making skills. 

Suitable for:

Unemployed adults aged 19+ who do not already have a GCSE at grade C (or equivalent) in maths.

Benefits include: 

• One-to-one support
• Access to a Learning Support mentor
• Social and emotional support throughout the programme
• Progression to Heathercroft’s skills bootcamps and Apprenticeships

Length of programme:

16 hours delivered over 8 weeks

How to enrol:

To access our courses you can e-mail, call or complete or enquiry form on our website – see links below:

enquiry@hts.ac.uk

tel:01323411517

https://hts.ac.uk/contact-us/

You can also call in at our training centre in Eastbourne:

142 Whitley Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN22 8LT

Overview:

Bitesize maths for business: Numeracy skills for people who are starting their own business and/or for those who are employed in or running a local SME business who lack a Level 2 numeracy qualification. Delivered flexibly as a blended model, a mix of online and face to face delivery by Heathcroft Training.

Summary: 

Ideal if you are starting the journey towards self-employment or if you are a small business owner, this course will support you with financial planning, budget setting, data management and other core basic maths skills required to run a business. 

Suitable for:

Adults aged 19+ employed by an SME or self-employed, who do not already have a GCSE at grade C (or equivalent) in maths

Benefits:

• Small group sizes (max 8 people)
• Tailored support with a numeracy specialist 
• Blended learning model (online and face to face)

Incentive:

• For employers releasing staff to attend a payment of £120 will be available 

Length of programme:

• 6 hours 

How to enrol:

To access our courses you can e-mail, call or complete an enquiry form on our website – see links below:

enquiry@hts.ac.uk

tel:01323411517

https://hts.ac.uk/contact-us/

You can also call in at our training centre in Eastbourne:

142 Whitley Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN22 8LT

East Sussex County Council – Apprenticeships & Qualifications Team

Overview: Confidence and competence building of weight and liquid measurement in a social/health care setting, delivered in Eastbourne. 

Summary:

This course is ideal for anyone working in the social or healthcare sector across East Sussex. You will leave this course with improved confidence in liquid and weight measurements relevant to your role. Topics covered will include understanding small weight measurements e.g. mg/mcg; measuring small liquid amounts; applying weight and liquid measurements in the workplace; counting medication and monitoring supplies. Additional activities will include reflections on staff/client activities, for example, baking and how to accurately measure ingredients and increase/decrease quantities. All learning will be relevant to a care setting e.g., measuring into a syringe, using weight charts; interpreting food charts.

Suitable for:

Any adult aged 19+ working in the social or health care sector in East Sussex.

Benefits include:

• Highly relevant workplace learning
• Practical activities  
• Friendly, knowledgeable tutors 

Incentives:

• For employers releasing staff to attend a payment of £120 will be available

Length of programme:

• 6 hours 

How to enrol:

Email to enrol AQT@eastsussex.gov.uk

Email for further information to angela.wooller@eastsussex.gov.uk 

Learning Services (East Sussex County Council) 

Overview:

Ideal for anyone who wants to brush up their confidence in maths at Hastings or Eastbourne library or via online learning. 

Summary:

Is maths a problem? See how we can help you improve your maths skills.

East Sussex Learning Services offer easy access to free numeracy courses that can help you brush up your maths skills and help you become more confident with numbers. Whether you need help in managing your bills, budgeting or you want to improve your potential at work and help the children with their homework.   

We offer courses for beginners to boost your confidence and those who want to build on the foundations of their maths knowledge – to more advanced offers such as Entry level up to a Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification.  

Suitable for:

Parents, employed, job seekers and anyone returning to the workplace.  

Benefits include:

• Online tutorials - coursework available 24 hours a day online
• One to one support and small groups
• Learn at your own pace
• Friendly, specialist support from qualified tutors 

Incentives:

£25 voucher on completion of programme

Length of programme:

12 weeks – allow 4 hours of study a week

How to enrol:

Online website  Learning | East Sussex Libraries (spydus.co.uk)  

Email – learningservices@eastsussex.gov.uk

Tel - 01323 463903