Strength in Numbers – Building Confidence Through Everyday Maths

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u003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eLocal Authority:u003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003enu003cpu003eFlintshireu003c/pu003e

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u003cpu003eFlintshire County Council’s u003cstrongu003eStrength in Numbersu003c/strongu003e project, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, helps residents improve numeracy skills in practical, engaging ways. Working with partners such as Xplore!, Groundwork North Wales, Warm Wales, the initiative delivers u003cstrongu003e22 programmesu003c/strongu003e that embed maths into everyday activities like cooking, gardening, and woodwork.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eKey Highlights:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eOver u003cstrongu003e170 parentsu003c/strongu003e across 10 schools joined the parent programme, boosting confidence and supporting children’s learning.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eThe u003cstrongu003eGrub Hubu003c/strongu003e sessions combined cooking with budgeting and recipe adjustments, improving both maths skills and healthy eating habits.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eParticipants can gain a u003cstrongu003eLevel 2 Functional Maths qualificationu003c/strongu003e, enhancing employability.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eFeedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with learners praising the friendly, low-pressure approach.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eYou can read more about the project by clicking the link:u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003e