National Numeracy
@nationalnumeracy.bsky.social
UK #Charity dedicated to empowering confidence with every day #maths and #numbers.
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We’re turning to @martinlewis6433.bsky.social to help us kick off #NumberConfidenceWeek focusing on money matters 💳
#NationalNumeracyChallenge
https://ow.ly/lMix50XlBZX
#NationalNumeracyChallenge
https://ow.ly/lMix50XlBZX
A few of the things learners have said to us over #NumberConfidenceWeek are:
"Numbers were my nemesis.”
"Still terrified of maths.”
Our friends at @dyscalculianetwork.bsky.social are sharing insights to help parents, educators, and adults to deal with maths anxiety this #MathsAnxietyDay💜
"Numbers were my nemesis.”
"Still terrified of maths.”
Our friends at @dyscalculianetwork.bsky.social are sharing insights to help parents, educators, and adults to deal with maths anxiety this #MathsAnxietyDay💜
November 10, 2025 at 10:56 AM
A few of the things learners have said to us over #NumberConfidenceWeek are:
"Numbers were my nemesis.”
"Still terrified of maths.”
Our friends at @dyscalculianetwork.bsky.social are sharing insights to help parents, educators, and adults to deal with maths anxiety this #MathsAnxietyDay💜
"Numbers were my nemesis.”
"Still terrified of maths.”
Our friends at @dyscalculianetwork.bsky.social are sharing insights to help parents, educators, and adults to deal with maths anxiety this #MathsAnxietyDay💜
For #STEMday some wise words from Maths Appeal host Susan Okereke with Bobby Seagull 💬
We need diversity in STEM to help those industries diversify and grow. But beyond that, everyone should be empowered with the fundamentals of maths to make better decisions in daily life.
We need diversity in STEM to help those industries diversify and grow. But beyond that, everyone should be empowered with the fundamentals of maths to make better decisions in daily life.
November 8, 2025 at 9:31 PM
For #STEMday some wise words from Maths Appeal host Susan Okereke with Bobby Seagull 💬
We need diversity in STEM to help those industries diversify and grow. But beyond that, everyone should be empowered with the fundamentals of maths to make better decisions in daily life.
We need diversity in STEM to help those industries diversify and grow. But beyond that, everyone should be empowered with the fundamentals of maths to make better decisions in daily life.
‘None of us are born confident… and when we make mistakes it’s sign that we’re growing!' - Psychologist and National Numeracy Ambassdor Dr Linda Papadopulos.
On the last day of #NumberConfidenceWeek we’re asking: what’s stopping you building your confidence with numbers?
On the last day of #NumberConfidenceWeek we’re asking: what’s stopping you building your confidence with numbers?
November 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
‘None of us are born confident… and when we make mistakes it’s sign that we’re growing!' - Psychologist and National Numeracy Ambassdor Dr Linda Papadopulos.
On the last day of #NumberConfidenceWeek we’re asking: what’s stopping you building your confidence with numbers?
On the last day of #NumberConfidenceWeek we’re asking: what’s stopping you building your confidence with numbers?
“The children loved exploring how being confident with numbers can help us every day.”
We’ve loved hearing from schools who joined The Wheel Of Numbers with Barclays LifeSkills on #NumberConfidenceWeek 🙌
Catch up here: https://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/number-confidence-week-live-assembly
We’ve loved hearing from schools who joined The Wheel Of Numbers with Barclays LifeSkills on #NumberConfidenceWeek 🙌
Catch up here: https://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/number-confidence-week-live-assembly
November 7, 2025 at 11:58 AM
“The children loved exploring how being confident with numbers can help us every day.”
We’ve loved hearing from schools who joined The Wheel Of Numbers with Barclays LifeSkills on #NumberConfidenceWeek 🙌
Catch up here: https://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/number-confidence-week-live-assembly
We’ve loved hearing from schools who joined The Wheel Of Numbers with Barclays LifeSkills on #NumberConfidenceWeek 🙌
Catch up here: https://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/number-confidence-week-live-assembly
Our ambassador Mr Money Jar has had an up-and-down relationship with numbers.
His message? Negative feelings about maths can change!
At the end of #NumberConfidenceWeek we hope you feel inspired by stories of learners on our channels who built their number confidence 🔢
His message? Negative feelings about maths can change!
At the end of #NumberConfidenceWeek we hope you feel inspired by stories of learners on our channels who built their number confidence 🔢
November 7, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Our ambassador Mr Money Jar has had an up-and-down relationship with numbers.
His message? Negative feelings about maths can change!
At the end of #NumberConfidenceWeek we hope you feel inspired by stories of learners on our channels who built their number confidence 🔢
His message? Negative feelings about maths can change!
At the end of #NumberConfidenceWeek we hope you feel inspired by stories of learners on our channels who built their number confidence 🔢
After starting a weekend car cleaning business as a teenager Sam made friends with maths!
This is the number story of National Numeracy CEO Sam Sims.
Try the #NationalNumeracyChallenge this #NumberConfidenceWeek and see if it helps you:
https://ow.ly/4jpz50XnbG5
This is the number story of National Numeracy CEO Sam Sims.
Try the #NationalNumeracyChallenge this #NumberConfidenceWeek and see if it helps you:
https://ow.ly/4jpz50XnbG5
November 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
After starting a weekend car cleaning business as a teenager Sam made friends with maths!
This is the number story of National Numeracy CEO Sam Sims.
Try the #NationalNumeracyChallenge this #NumberConfidenceWeek and see if it helps you:
https://ow.ly/4jpz50XnbG5
This is the number story of National Numeracy CEO Sam Sims.
Try the #NationalNumeracyChallenge this #NumberConfidenceWeek and see if it helps you:
https://ow.ly/4jpz50XnbG5
Building confidence with numbers isn’t just about maths, it’s about unlocking opportunity 💪
Did you know it can even make you more likely to get on at work?
It’s why we started #NumberConfidenceWeek and why we will keep on spreading the word!
Did you know it can even make you more likely to get on at work?
It’s why we started #NumberConfidenceWeek and why we will keep on spreading the word!
November 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Building confidence with numbers isn’t just about maths, it’s about unlocking opportunity 💪
Did you know it can even make you more likely to get on at work?
It’s why we started #NumberConfidenceWeek and why we will keep on spreading the word!
Did you know it can even make you more likely to get on at work?
It’s why we started #NumberConfidenceWeek and why we will keep on spreading the word!
You don’t need to be an expert to support your child with maths, take it from Rachel Riley!
This #NumberConfidenceWeek why not try Rachel’s top tips for boosting your child's maths skills, and start your own number journey with our Numeracy Challenge? https://ow.ly/gz8X50XnaHy
This #NumberConfidenceWeek why not try Rachel’s top tips for boosting your child's maths skills, and start your own number journey with our Numeracy Challenge? https://ow.ly/gz8X50XnaHy
November 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
You don’t need to be an expert to support your child with maths, take it from Rachel Riley!
This #NumberConfidenceWeek why not try Rachel’s top tips for boosting your child's maths skills, and start your own number journey with our Numeracy Challenge? https://ow.ly/gz8X50XnaHy
This #NumberConfidenceWeek why not try Rachel’s top tips for boosting your child's maths skills, and start your own number journey with our Numeracy Challenge? https://ow.ly/gz8X50XnaHy
Which phrase do your kids hear you say more often?
“I was never good at maths,” or, “Maths is exciting!”
The way we talk to children about numbers can impact how they feel about them too.
This #NumberConfidenceWeek here are our top tips for helping your kids love maths 💜
“I was never good at maths,” or, “Maths is exciting!”
The way we talk to children about numbers can impact how they feel about them too.
This #NumberConfidenceWeek here are our top tips for helping your kids love maths 💜
November 5, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Which phrase do your kids hear you say more often?
“I was never good at maths,” or, “Maths is exciting!”
The way we talk to children about numbers can impact how they feel about them too.
This #NumberConfidenceWeek here are our top tips for helping your kids love maths 💜
“I was never good at maths,” or, “Maths is exciting!”
The way we talk to children about numbers can impact how they feel about them too.
This #NumberConfidenceWeek here are our top tips for helping your kids love maths 💜
Last chance to sign up for our live event for schools with Barclays UK and LifeSkills — happening tomorrow!
Join special guests for a fun, game-show style live assembly at 9.30am during #NumberConfidenceWeek ✨🔢
Sign up now:
https://ow.ly/Jw7950XmvmA
Join special guests for a fun, game-show style live assembly at 9.30am during #NumberConfidenceWeek ✨🔢
Sign up now:
https://ow.ly/Jw7950XmvmA
November 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Last chance to sign up for our live event for schools with Barclays UK and LifeSkills — happening tomorrow!
Join special guests for a fun, game-show style live assembly at 9.30am during #NumberConfidenceWeek ✨🔢
Sign up now:
https://ow.ly/Jw7950XmvmA
Join special guests for a fun, game-show style live assembly at 9.30am during #NumberConfidenceWeek ✨🔢
Sign up now:
https://ow.ly/Jw7950XmvmA
We’ve been out with National Numeracy Ambassador Rotimi Merriman-Johnson DipFA asking young Black Brits how money and maths were talked about growing up – and how those views shape us today 💬🔢
Try the Numeracy Challenge this #NumberConfidenceWeek
https://ow.ly/uoGx50XmvB7
Try the Numeracy Challenge this #NumberConfidenceWeek
https://ow.ly/uoGx50XmvB7
November 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
We’ve been out with National Numeracy Ambassador Rotimi Merriman-Johnson DipFA asking young Black Brits how money and maths were talked about growing up – and how those views shape us today 💬🔢
Try the Numeracy Challenge this #NumberConfidenceWeek
https://ow.ly/uoGx50XmvB7
Try the Numeracy Challenge this #NumberConfidenceWeek
https://ow.ly/uoGx50XmvB7
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It’s #NumberConfidenceWeek and this year’s theme is ‘Money Matters’.
This week, we're highlighting the importance of number confidence by showcasing resources, tools and exciting plans to help learners. Look out for a new post each day.
@nationalnumeracy.bsky.social
This week, we're highlighting the importance of number confidence by showcasing resources, tools and exciting plans to help learners. Look out for a new post each day.
@nationalnumeracy.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 9:19 AM
It’s #NumberConfidenceWeek and this year’s theme is ‘Money Matters’.
This week, we're highlighting the importance of number confidence by showcasing resources, tools and exciting plans to help learners. Look out for a new post each day.
@nationalnumeracy.bsky.social
This week, we're highlighting the importance of number confidence by showcasing resources, tools and exciting plans to help learners. Look out for a new post each day.
@nationalnumeracy.bsky.social
Reposted by National Numeracy
🔢 How important is confidence with numbers?
💭 Could building number confidence be key to stronger financial confidence & greater opportunity?
As an ambassador for @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social, I’m proud to launch #NumberConfidenceWeek 2025 (3–7 Nov).
www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/news/whats-n...
💭 Could building number confidence be key to stronger financial confidence & greater opportunity?
As an ambassador for @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social, I’m proud to launch #NumberConfidenceWeek 2025 (3–7 Nov).
www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/news/whats-n...
November 3, 2025 at 4:56 PM
🔢 How important is confidence with numbers?
💭 Could building number confidence be key to stronger financial confidence & greater opportunity?
As an ambassador for @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social, I’m proud to launch #NumberConfidenceWeek 2025 (3–7 Nov).
www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/news/whats-n...
💭 Could building number confidence be key to stronger financial confidence & greater opportunity?
As an ambassador for @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social, I’m proud to launch #NumberConfidenceWeek 2025 (3–7 Nov).
www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/news/whats-n...
We’re turning to @martinlewis6433.bsky.social to help us kick off #NumberConfidenceWeek focusing on money matters 💳
#NationalNumeracyChallenge
https://ow.ly/lMix50XlBZX
#NationalNumeracyChallenge
https://ow.ly/lMix50XlBZX
November 3, 2025 at 10:16 AM
We’re turning to @martinlewis6433.bsky.social to help us kick off #NumberConfidenceWeek focusing on money matters 💳
#NationalNumeracyChallenge
https://ow.ly/lMix50XlBZX
#NationalNumeracyChallenge
https://ow.ly/lMix50XlBZX
How confident do you feel managing your finances? Don’t worry, we’ve got you 🤝
Our friends at Compare The Market - one of our lead supporters - share their top money management tips in the run up to #NumberConfidenceWeek.
Our friends at Compare The Market - one of our lead supporters - share their top money management tips in the run up to #NumberConfidenceWeek.
November 2, 2025 at 4:40 PM
How confident do you feel managing your finances? Don’t worry, we’ve got you 🤝
Our friends at Compare The Market - one of our lead supporters - share their top money management tips in the run up to #NumberConfidenceWeek.
Our friends at Compare The Market - one of our lead supporters - share their top money management tips in the run up to #NumberConfidenceWeek.
Get maths resources in Welsh!
Sign up to access our online toolkits for #NumberConfidenceWeek: https://ow.ly/1YVa50XksN8
Sign up to access our online toolkits for #NumberConfidenceWeek: https://ow.ly/1YVa50XksN8
November 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Get maths resources in Welsh!
Sign up to access our online toolkits for #NumberConfidenceWeek: https://ow.ly/1YVa50XksN8
Sign up to access our online toolkits for #NumberConfidenceWeek: https://ow.ly/1YVa50XksN8
If numbers make you anxious - particularly at work - you’re not alone.
There's often pressure to appear capable in front of our colleagues when faced with a task we're not comfortable with.
Next time you feel maths anxiety creep in, remember these tips: https://ow.ly/TeIb50Xjaaz
There's often pressure to appear capable in front of our colleagues when faced with a task we're not comfortable with.
Next time you feel maths anxiety creep in, remember these tips: https://ow.ly/TeIb50Xjaaz
October 30, 2025 at 9:25 AM
If numbers make you anxious - particularly at work - you’re not alone.
There's often pressure to appear capable in front of our colleagues when faced with a task we're not comfortable with.
Next time you feel maths anxiety creep in, remember these tips: https://ow.ly/TeIb50Xjaaz
There's often pressure to appear capable in front of our colleagues when faced with a task we're not comfortable with.
Next time you feel maths anxiety creep in, remember these tips: https://ow.ly/TeIb50Xjaaz
Just one week to go till our live event for schools with Barclays LifeSkills!
We’re starting Bonfire Night with a bang from 9.30-10am 🎇
Join Maddie Moate, Mr Money Jar and special guests for our game-show style live assembly! https://ow.ly/ytFN50Xj7ke
We’re starting Bonfire Night with a bang from 9.30-10am 🎇
Join Maddie Moate, Mr Money Jar and special guests for our game-show style live assembly! https://ow.ly/ytFN50Xj7ke
October 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Just one week to go till our live event for schools with Barclays LifeSkills!
We’re starting Bonfire Night with a bang from 9.30-10am 🎇
Join Maddie Moate, Mr Money Jar and special guests for our game-show style live assembly! https://ow.ly/ytFN50Xj7ke
We’re starting Bonfire Night with a bang from 9.30-10am 🎇
Join Maddie Moate, Mr Money Jar and special guests for our game-show style live assembly! https://ow.ly/ytFN50Xj7ke
We’re talking Money Matters for #NumberConfidenceWeek (3-7 Nov)💸
Amelia from Dyscalculia Network knows having trouble with everyday maths can affect your finances. She’s found ways to protect herself, and our free tool is here to help you too!
Try it here:
https://ow.ly/AU2H50Xif9Q
Amelia from Dyscalculia Network knows having trouble with everyday maths can affect your finances. She’s found ways to protect herself, and our free tool is here to help you too!
Try it here:
https://ow.ly/AU2H50Xif9Q
October 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
We’re talking Money Matters for #NumberConfidenceWeek (3-7 Nov)💸
Amelia from Dyscalculia Network knows having trouble with everyday maths can affect your finances. She’s found ways to protect herself, and our free tool is here to help you too!
Try it here:
https://ow.ly/AU2H50Xif9Q
Amelia from Dyscalculia Network knows having trouble with everyday maths can affect your finances. She’s found ways to protect herself, and our free tool is here to help you too!
Try it here:
https://ow.ly/AU2H50Xif9Q
✨ It’s that time again… the clocks are changing! ✨
This Sunday, clocks go back an hour in the UK — meaning an extra hour in bed and brighter mornings ahead. 💤☀️
Swipe through to find out why we change the clocks, who started it all, and some fun facts you might not know! ⏰
This Sunday, clocks go back an hour in the UK — meaning an extra hour in bed and brighter mornings ahead. 💤☀️
Swipe through to find out why we change the clocks, who started it all, and some fun facts you might not know! ⏰
October 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
✨ It’s that time again… the clocks are changing! ✨
This Sunday, clocks go back an hour in the UK — meaning an extra hour in bed and brighter mornings ahead. 💤☀️
Swipe through to find out why we change the clocks, who started it all, and some fun facts you might not know! ⏰
This Sunday, clocks go back an hour in the UK — meaning an extra hour in bed and brighter mornings ahead. 💤☀️
Swipe through to find out why we change the clocks, who started it all, and some fun facts you might not know! ⏰
Never mind ‘Night at the Museum’, we’re talking MATHS in Museums 🔦
Did you know a key factor in building number confidence is seeing the value of numeracy in everyday life? Educator Tommaths (he/him) 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ shares 5 things museums don’t tell us about maths!
https://ow.ly/SECu50XhoUw
Did you know a key factor in building number confidence is seeing the value of numeracy in everyday life? Educator Tommaths (he/him) 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ shares 5 things museums don’t tell us about maths!
https://ow.ly/SECu50XhoUw
October 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Never mind ‘Night at the Museum’, we’re talking MATHS in Museums 🔦
Did you know a key factor in building number confidence is seeing the value of numeracy in everyday life? Educator Tommaths (he/him) 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ shares 5 things museums don’t tell us about maths!
https://ow.ly/SECu50XhoUw
Did you know a key factor in building number confidence is seeing the value of numeracy in everyday life? Educator Tommaths (he/him) 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ shares 5 things museums don’t tell us about maths!
https://ow.ly/SECu50XhoUw
This won't be your average school assembly 😎
Two weeks today celebs will go head-to-head in the Wheel of Numbers and your pupils can join in the fun!
The line-up:
Presenter Maddie Moate ✨
Financial expert Mr Money Jar ✨
Barclays UK CEO Vim Maru ✨
https://ow.ly/ylJU50XgnXM
Two weeks today celebs will go head-to-head in the Wheel of Numbers and your pupils can join in the fun!
The line-up:
Presenter Maddie Moate ✨
Financial expert Mr Money Jar ✨
Barclays UK CEO Vim Maru ✨
https://ow.ly/ylJU50XgnXM
October 22, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This won't be your average school assembly 😎
Two weeks today celebs will go head-to-head in the Wheel of Numbers and your pupils can join in the fun!
The line-up:
Presenter Maddie Moate ✨
Financial expert Mr Money Jar ✨
Barclays UK CEO Vim Maru ✨
https://ow.ly/ylJU50XgnXM
Two weeks today celebs will go head-to-head in the Wheel of Numbers and your pupils can join in the fun!
The line-up:
Presenter Maddie Moate ✨
Financial expert Mr Money Jar ✨
Barclays UK CEO Vim Maru ✨
https://ow.ly/ylJU50XgnXM
“If you’re thinking about building your skills, just do it!”
Jo took her maths GCSE as an adult to help her daughter with her homework. Thinking of doing similar?
Our Numeracy Challenge offers bitesize learning to take at your own pace https://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/challenge/stronger_skills
Jo took her maths GCSE as an adult to help her daughter with her homework. Thinking of doing similar?
Our Numeracy Challenge offers bitesize learning to take at your own pace https://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/challenge/stronger_skills
October 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
“If you’re thinking about building your skills, just do it!”
Jo took her maths GCSE as an adult to help her daughter with her homework. Thinking of doing similar?
Our Numeracy Challenge offers bitesize learning to take at your own pace https://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/challenge/stronger_skills
Jo took her maths GCSE as an adult to help her daughter with her homework. Thinking of doing similar?
Our Numeracy Challenge offers bitesize learning to take at your own pace https://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/challenge/stronger_skills
🌍 Did you know over 1 billion people celebrate Diwali across the world?
🎆According to the 2021 UK Census, there are around 1.5 million Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains in the UK—many of whom observe Diwali
🪔In Leicester, around 50,000 people come together for the UK’s biggest Diwali celebration
🎆According to the 2021 UK Census, there are around 1.5 million Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains in the UK—many of whom observe Diwali
🪔In Leicester, around 50,000 people come together for the UK’s biggest Diwali celebration
October 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🌍 Did you know over 1 billion people celebrate Diwali across the world?
🎆According to the 2021 UK Census, there are around 1.5 million Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains in the UK—many of whom observe Diwali
🪔In Leicester, around 50,000 people come together for the UK’s biggest Diwali celebration
🎆According to the 2021 UK Census, there are around 1.5 million Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains in the UK—many of whom observe Diwali
🪔In Leicester, around 50,000 people come together for the UK’s biggest Diwali celebration
Ever looked at a kid’s maths problem and felt stuck? You’re not alone 🫠
1 in 3 UK adults wouldn’t feel confident helping with maths homework. We’ve teamed up with Barclays UK LifeSkills to help!
Get your free activity pack👇
https://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/numberconfidenceweek/school-sign-up
1 in 3 UK adults wouldn’t feel confident helping with maths homework. We’ve teamed up with Barclays UK LifeSkills to help!
Get your free activity pack👇
https://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/numberconfidenceweek/school-sign-up
October 17, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Ever looked at a kid’s maths problem and felt stuck? You’re not alone 🫠
1 in 3 UK adults wouldn’t feel confident helping with maths homework. We’ve teamed up with Barclays UK LifeSkills to help!
Get your free activity pack👇
https://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/numberconfidenceweek/school-sign-up
1 in 3 UK adults wouldn’t feel confident helping with maths homework. We’ve teamed up with Barclays UK LifeSkills to help!
Get your free activity pack👇
https://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/numberconfidenceweek/school-sign-up