Get confident with numbers

Whether it is finding the best energy prices or managing the weekly shop, we use numeracy skills every day. Many people think they are not good with numbers, but that simply isn’t true! It is often the way you were taught at school doesn’t always relate to everyday life or you just lack confidence. You might feel a little rusty, or just want to understand more about using maths in work and life. 

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Get money sorted

Our budgeting courses help you develop a healthy relationship with money. They can help get your money sorted and make sure you’re getting the best deals. Our courses can help you plan your money, stick to your budget and find better ways to make savings.  

Build your confidence with numbers

Discover new tools to manage your money and get confidence in your numeracy skills. Learn more about creating a budget and start to save money. It doesn’t matter how tangled your finances seem now, a budgeting course can help you take control and make the changes that matter to you.  

Beat maths anxiety

It isn’t just about being “good with numbers”, if the idea of doing maths makes you feel nervous then you are not alone.  Many adults suffer something called maths anxiety, which is a fear of maths that interferes with your ability to do maths. Doing a maths course for adults, with supportive tutors who understand maths anxiety, can help. Find your confidence to do those sums! 

Build your numeracy skills and get confident with all sorts of numbers. From making measurements for crafts to the numbers behind healthy eating. Build your number skills to help the kids with their maths homework.    

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Keeping Track of Your Finances Digitally

Staying on top of your finances is tricky enough without having to do it all manually. Nowadays, there are hundreds of digital tools that can help you keep track of your personal budget at the click of a button. This personal finance course helps you learn digital skills to set up and track your personal budget using a variety of digital resources. You do not need advanced maths skills to do this digital budgeting course. It’s aimed at beginners so don’t worry if this is all new to you.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 14/02/2024 -
Wed 14/02/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Morpeth Methodist Church (Morpeth)
Howard Terrace
Morpeth
NE61 1HU
Tutor:
Ignacio Gonzalez
Course code:
Q00012758
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £8.40

Budget Planning & Saving on Bills

Effective budget planning can make you feel like you’ve had a pay rise. Organising your personal budget and understanding your outgoings is the first step towards healthy financial well-being. And the good news is - budgeting is a skill anyone can learn. This budgeting course is right for you if you want to improve your financial well-being. Whether you’re trying to cope with the cost of living crisis or just want to plan your finances better, this course can help you. You do not need advanced maths skills to take this course. It is appropriate for complete beginners, so don’t worry if this is new to you.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 15/02/2024 -
Thu 15/02/2024
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Newcastle Bangladeshi Association
246-248 Elswick Road
Newcastle
NE4 6SN
Tutor:
Maryam Knowles
Course code:
Q00012548
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £8.40

Budget Planning & Saving on Bills

Effective budget planning can make you feel like you’ve had a pay rise. Organising your personal budget and understanding your outgoings is the first step towards healthy financial well-being. And the good news is - budgeting is a skill anyone can learn. This budgeting course is right for you if you want to improve your financial well-being. Whether you’re trying to cope with the cost of living crisis or just want to plan your finances better, this course can help you. You do not need advanced maths skills to take this course. It is appropriate for complete beginners, so don’t worry if this is new to you.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 19/02/2024 -
Mon 18/03/2024
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
The Exchange Recovery College (Barnsley)
33 Gawber Road
Barnsley
S75 2AH
Tutor:
Michelle Lee
Course code:
Q00012754
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £42.00

Saving Money & Being Sustainable

Nowadays there are many ways to be green and consume responsibly. From reducing buying habits to repurposing and recycling things we no longer need, it’s never been easier to adopt sustainable habits. And the good news is that sustainable practices help you save money, too. This sustainable finance course introduces you to money-saving tactics that align with green agendas. Being sustainable is about recycling, reducing, reusing, and generally consuming less. This course is ideal for you if you want to learn nifty ways to save money whilst helping the environment.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 18/04/2024 -
Thu 18/04/2024
Times:
9:30am - 1:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Ocean Road Community Association (South
Ocean Road
South Shields
NE33 2DW
Tutor:
Anila Maqbool
Course code:
Q00012479
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £16.80

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Budget Planning & Saving on Bills

Effective budget planning can make you feel like you’ve had a pay rise. Organising your personal budget and understanding your outgoings is the first step towards healthy financial well-being. And the good news is - budgeting is a skill anyone can learn. This budgeting course is right for you if you want to improve your financial well-being. Whether you’re trying to cope with the cost of living crisis or just want to plan your finances better, this course can help you. You do not need advanced maths skills to take this course. It is appropriate for complete beginners, so don’t worry if this is new to you.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 08/07/2024 -
Mon 08/07/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
2 sessions
Location:
Brinkburn CIO
Off Harton Lane
South Shields
NE34 0PP
Tutor:
Kathleen Scott
Course code:
Q00012953
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £8.40