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Number Confidence Week
4-8 November
Kick-start your confidence with numbers
Let's get confident!
'Number confidence' means feeling confident to use maths in everyday life.
- Shopping, managing your money, helping kids with homework…feeling confident to use numbers helps at home and work.
- Number Confidence Week is all about taking that first step towards building confidence.
- This year our theme is gender. Women tend to feel less confident with maths than men. Join us in helping to change that! Read more about it here.
- Everything is free, so dive in!
"I’ve avoided numbers all my life, but now it’s time to stop running": Denise Welch's story
At the start of Number Confidence Week 2024 we were thrilled to announce Denise as our new Ambassador.
In this chat on Loose Women, Denise spoke with real honesty about her life long struggle with numbers. She is passionate about helping anyone who fears numbers like her.
Come and join in...everything's free!
Real life stories
See moreThe stories of our learners and those who have overcome their anxieties are an inspiration.
Here are three of them who spoke to us for Number Confidence Week.
Martin Lewis urges you to give the National Numeracy Challenge a go!
Our charity ambassador Martin Lewis believes improving your maths can help you in your everyday life. He says: "Try and improve because it will do you better."
The National Numeracy Challenge is a free website you can use on your phone, tablet or computer to check your numeracy skills and build your confidence with numbers.
So take a tip from the nation's favourite Money Saving Expert and get started now.
Over half a million people have now signed up and 92% of users would recommend it to family and friends.
Join the Confidence Club
Bryony and Ish are part of our elite training team. Their job is to help adults to build confidence with numbers. For Number Confidence Week, they are your confidence coaches.
For the first time we're sharing some of their knowledge and insight via email. Simply sign up below to get helpful (and totally free) hints, tips and videos straight to your inbox.
Why does number confidence matter?
Feeling confident with numbers makes it easier to build number skills. And building number skills helps us make good decisions in life, at home and at work.
That's why Number Confidence Week is all about taking that first step...building confidence. It can be life-changing!
Don't take our word for it, hear how finding number confidence helped Maryam, Stacey and Oreleo in these short videos...
Helping you with maths anxiety and dyscalculia
Many of us feel anxious about maths, and some of us are affected by dyscalculia, often described as 'dyslexia with numbers'.
We have heaps of helpful information and free resources on these topics.
What's on during Number Confidence Week 4-8 Nov?
- We'll be announcing our brand new celebrity ambassador at the start of the week so keep an eye on our social media.
- Did you know women are twice as anxious about numbers than men? What's that all about? To find out, join our IG Live with Timi Merriman-Johnson AKA Mr MoneyJar and Dr Ashley Morgan at 12.30pm on Weds 6 Nov.
- We're looking forward to some exclusive number confidence insights from Gabriel Nussbaum. Keep an eye on his social media channels.
- Events with schools and partners are happening across the UK #NumberConfidenceWeek
On our website
- Free resources – designed to help you feel good about numbers and ease you into building confidence. Try ‘Chuck It in the Bucket’ to help tackle stress, or our habit trackers for small daily prompts and tips.
- Tips and advice – read our tips for overcoming maths anxiety, or head from our ambassador Dr Linda Papadopoulos on top tips for supporting children.
- Real-life stories – hear what a difference number confidence has made to people’s lives, with a focus on women’s
On our social media channels
Keep an eye on our social media channels for new content and join in by using #NumberConfidenceWeek
- Twitter: @Nat_Numeracy
- Facebook: @nationalnumeracy
- Instagram: @national_numeracy
- LinkedIn: @nationalnumeracy
- TikTok: @nationalnumeracy
How can the National Numeracy Challenge help me?
From bagging a bargain to helping your kids, we all need to use numbers in everyday life. If you don;t feel very confident we can help. Don't take our word for it, hear what our users have to say...
"It helped me gain more confidence while helping my child for their school homework."
"I hated maths at school. However, I now have the knowledge of how to break things down, the patience to look for the answer and the confidence that a little tenacity will help me get to the correct answer. I no longer hate maths."
Partners and supporters
With our Founding Supporter TP ICAP and our Lead Supporters Barclays LifeSkills, Capital One, Experian, EY, The Lord Mayor's Appeal and Vanquis Banking Group, we're bringing you Number Confidence Week for a fourth year.
By supporting Number Confidence Week, our partners and supporters recognise the importance of improving number confidence in the UK for stronger job prospects, better money management, and greater confidence when helping children with their school work.
Be sure to tag us in any social media activity, and use #NumberConfidenceWeek, so we can see and share what you're up to!
You can find us on:
- X: @Nat_Numeracy
- Facebook: @nationalnumeracy
- Instagram: @national_numeracy
- LinkedIn: National Numeracy
- TikTok: @nationalnumeracy
If you have any questions please get in touch at enquiries@nationalnumeracy.org.uk.
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