1. Move On Carefully: numeracy
Introductory module

2. Care sector
Why get involved? What are the benefits?
Support staff to develop skills to enable them to be more confident with maths, both at work and in general.
To provide a quality service to service users and patients.

3. Aims:
To discuss the proposed training and the National Certificate in Adult Numeracy.
To provide an opportunity for participants to undergo a numeracy skills check and identify their preferred learning style. 3

4. Outcomes
Participants will:
build confidence and have an enjoyable experience of learning
discuss and sample training programme content through taster activities
receive feedback on current numeracy skills and areas that would benefit from further development.

5. What are Skills for Life?
The functional maths skills used in everyday life:
Number: whole numbers, percentages, fractions and decimals
Measurement
Data handling (graphs and charts)
National Standards/Curriculum
National qualifications/tests at Level 1

6. The programme Pilot programmes in region 8–10 participants
Three-hour taster
36-hour maths programme
Participants will have the opportunity to gain the National Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1, with advice on progression to Level 2.

7. Programme aim
To provide participants with an opportunity:
to brush up their numeracy skills through training linked to work-related procedures and daily activities
to achieve a Level 1 national qualification.

8. Programme objectives
To provide participants with an enjoyable experience of learning that meets their personal goals and interests.
To build participants’ confidence in using maths at work.
To cover the numeracy skills included in the Level 1 test, making the content relevant to roles in the care sector.
To provide an opportunity for participants to achieve the National Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1.

9. Useful links
Move On web site:
BBC Skillswise:
Key Skills Support: