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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Splitting the bill used to leave Maria feeling anxious. Now she has a totally different view of maths thanks to working on her number confidence! 🙌 Join us for Number Confidence Week, 2-8 Nov to build yours! Sign up to get free resources 👇 www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/numberc…

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

📅 Number Confidence Week is coming, 2-8 November. Being confident with numbers doesn’t mean being a maths expert. It starts with believing you can use them, and that you can get better. Sign up 👉 ow.ly/qVgO50ZX4RW Thanks to Headline Supporter Barclays Life Skills

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

"I'm busy, ask your dad" often means "I don't know how to help." Jo used to make excuses to avoid maths. Now? No arguments or tears and helping with homework isn't a burden. That's Number Confidence 💪 Build yours with us during Number Confidence Week, 2-8 Nov 👇 ow.ly/1aul50ZVhQr

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Number Confidence Week is about boosting adults' confidence with numbers, too 🔢💪 Join thousands of other adults helping to support colleagues and communities to get on with numbers in daily life. Simply sign-up to the online toolkit! ow.ly/jYrf50ZUQgx

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Join us for Number Confidence Week 2-8 November where we’ll have more insights on dyscalculia from Dyscalculia Network and tips on how to build confidence with numbers (even if you really hate maths). Sign up and get your free toolkit 📩https://ow.ly/xGgA50ZTxSR

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

For National Poetry Day, here’s a shout out to our ambassador - poet and mathematician - Harry Baker Thanks for being on our team Harry, your wonderful poetry and your approach to life are an inspiration!

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

What happens when you make numeracy part of everyday life? 👇 From games to working out how to distribute food fairly, Henry is showing his community numeracy matters – and building number confidence can happen in a welcoming, supportive environment! ow.ly/Z2nq50ZSBpf

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

SCHOOLS 📢 There is just over a month to go until Number Confidence Week (2-8 Nov), so it's a great time to sign up! Our toolkit includes the chance to win a PRIZE including activities books for the whole class, and a £150 voucher to buy supplies! 🙌 ow.ly/XAjM50ZSakE

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Our ambassador Rotimi Merriman-Johnson DipFA hit the streets ahead of Number Confidence Week. It's #UKSavingsWeek. Ever avoided thinking about your savings because of the maths? Build your number confidence with the National Numeracy Challenge 👉 www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/challen…

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

"I remember agreeing but then going home and crying, because I was terrified." Asked to lead maths at school, Gillian faced her maths anxiety. Now she loves teaching it! Build your confidence 👉 www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/numberc… #MathsWeekScotland Education Scotland

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🎉 5 years ago, we launched the National Numeracy Leadership Council: the UK's first leadership coalition for numeracy. Since then, members have shaped policy, given evidence to the House of Lords, and tackled the gender gap in number confidence 💪 ow.ly/O5rm50ZOLVZ

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Helping with homework? 😟 Planning and scheduling busy days and travel plans? 😥 Balancing the books? 😱 Take a breath - the National Numeracy Challenge is here to help you face numbers with more confidence! Try it today: ow.ly/ougC50ZNat6

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

📢 Secondary schools! Sign up to Number Confidence Week 2026 for a chance to win a £300 Amazon voucher for classroom materials. You'll also get free new resources to build number confidence, when the toolkit is ready on 16 September. 📩 Sign up now: ow.ly/3WKP50ZL986

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Have you seen our ambassador Dr Linda Papadopoulos on This Morning helping to soothe some of the nations' anxieties? These are her top tips for taking the stress out of tackling maths homework, together! 🏫💜

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Our beneficiaries Anne, Peter and Jo shared their powerful number stories across the BBC Their message: Whatever your experience with maths, you CAN improve your number confidence. Listen back: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00316jv

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Money Box - Numeracy Review and Petrol Prices - BBC Sounds

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Back-to-school maths homework giving you the sweats? 😅📚 You’re not alone. Millions of parents & carers struggle with maths. Build your number confidence for FREE with the National Numeracy Challenge 🔢💪 👉 www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/challen… #BackToSchool #MathsConfidence

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🎉 Primary schools – be in it to win it! 🏆 Sign up for #NumberConfidenceWeek (2–8 Nov) for your chance to win: £150 Amazon voucher Family Maths Scrapbooks Full Family Maths Toolkit access Toolkit training session 👉 T&Cs + sign up: ow.ly/Nf9k50ZIfKp

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Northern Irish schools, have you heard about the work we're doing in Belfast? Our Programmes Assistant Zoe tells all📰 P.S. You’ve still got time to bag the final spots on our Schools & Families Programme, too! This programme is fully funded, take a peek: ow.ly/r7AW50ZFbzZ

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🎒 New school term = new routines… and potentially new maths homework! If your child is starting secondary school, worried you won’t be able to help with the maths? You’re not alone. Number confidence can be built at any age. 💛 Try the free National Numeracy Challenge

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

All the best to everyone who’s getting their exam results today.🤞 Whatever your results, this doesn’t have to define you. Our ambassador Bobby Seagull MBE knows his stuff when it comes to learning maths, and he’s spot on here.

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Here’s the second of our summer posts from the Team from around the UK and Ireland. This time from our Head of Marketing - Maurice Tse-Leon - having a budget day out in the pricey South East: A £50 day out in East Sussex with the kids? Sorted. ow.ly/MUCt50ZALXE

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

“I don’t really use numbers in everyday life.” Oh really? 👀 How about working out: - What time to leave - The weather forecast - Stats in the news - Your food shop budget - Your bank balance - Your journey We all use numbers, often without even thinking about it!

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

📅 Number Confidence Week is 2–8 November! Around half of working-age adults have the numeracy skills of a primary school child. Join us and Headline Supporter Barclays UK Life Skills to change that: www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/news/nc…

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

A wee look at the numbers that make #TheEdinburghFringe the biggest arts festival in the world: 🎭 4,337 shows across 302 venues 🎪 55,555 performances this month ⏱️ Performers from 71 countries 🌍 2.6 million tickets last year 🎟️

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

☀️ It's summer! Our team is spread across the UK & Ireland, so we're sharing budget-friendly local tips from the places we call home. First up: West Cork Our Head of Communications, Cass Lawrence, shares her favourite affordable spots to visit. 🔗 ow.ly/Lbyq50ZwrkR

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

🎓 Off to university or further education? 22% of 18–24-year-olds interviewed by Money Ready said they wished they'd learned about student loans earlier. Explore Money Ready's free resources and get Uni Ready today. 👉 moneyready.org/update/get-uni-ready…

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

This summer, Dannielle joined National Numeracy as an intern through a programme funded by University of Sussex. She reflects on her experience, the skills she developed and why improving confidence with numbers matters. Read her blog 👇 ow.ly/wxxW50Zu8ck

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Numbers used in the weather forecast can be confusing! How do the Met Office work out how cold it ‘feels’? What does the % number mean when it comes to the rain forecast? These questions answered here…

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Keen to keep your mind in shape over the summer hols? Our tool the National Numeracy Challenge stretches your mental muscle every day, for free! Try bite-sized learning designed with adults in mind, and focus on the maths we need in daily life 👇 ow.ly/bsTR50Zt6zF

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Say hello to our #NumberHeroesCompetition 2026 winners! 🤩 Their #schools have each won a prize pack worth over £1,000 to help inspire number confidence for even more children. Join us in celebrating our amazing winners! 🎉 ow.ly/qaAJ50Zrhl0 Judge: Bobby Seagull MBE

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Nobody is born a "maths person." Maths ability grows with effort and practice. Start with these 3 ways to build a growth mindset: - "I can't do this" becomes "I can't do this yet" ✅ - Celebrate effort, not just right answers ✅ - Treat mistakes as part of learning, not proof you've failed ✅

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Zoe from our Schools & Families Team recently visited St Paul's Primary School in Belfast to see the inspiring work helping children build confidence with numbers. Belfast scores 84 on our UK Numeracy Index (100 = greatest need), highlighting why this work matters. ow.ly/1Ct950Zoi8J

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Our #NationalNumeracyDay 2026 Impact Report is here! With Founding Supporter KPMG UK and our other Supporters, we inspired: 1.6m actions to improve numeracy (+40%) 80,000+ children joined our Live Lesson 15,800+ supporters 186m media reach ow.ly/iy4G50ZnOIL

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Meet the team bringing number confidence to schools across the UK🌟 Teachers are busy bees, that’s why we’ve made our free Schools and Families Programme helpful and easy, not just ‘one more thing’! Email us: programmes@nationalnumeracy.org.uk Or visit: ow.ly/UbUE50Zkwu4

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

To all the teachers in Scotland and Northern Ireland working to get children and young people more confident with numbers, thanks for all you’ve done this school year. Enjoy the summer break!

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Did you know there’s a football version of our National Numeracy Challenge? ⚽ With over 200 themed questions, it's the perfect compromise for someone who loves football but hates maths! ow.ly/Pr0I50ZiAIl #FIFAWorldCup #englandvsDRcongo

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

We’re supporting further education in Northern Ireland! ☘️ Numeracy Champion Eddie Conlon, Deputy Head of South Eastern Regional School, shared how our training is making a difference in his community: ow.ly/36sU50ZiA0L 👈

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Could you be a Numeracy Champion?🏆 You don’t need to do any maths! Our training is free and CPD accredited. Adults from all walks of life have taken our training programme and have reaped the benefits. 👉 Find out more: www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/trainin…

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

We braved the #heatwave to come together in #Birmingham for our team away day! ☀️ Huge thanks to our wonderful partners DLA Piper for making us feel so welcome. Now we're heading back across the UK and Ireland, feeling inspired and reinvigorated with our mission 💙

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Basic numeracy remains essential for people using AI, given the significant risk of AI hallucinations and need to critically evaluate and interpret data. Our new research shows that people place less importance on numeracy than literacy, when using AI! ow.ly/aCAX50Zf49Y

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

☀️ Happy #SummerSolstice! A few numbers behind the longest day of the year: - London gets 16h 38m of daylight today - Edinburgh gets 17h 37m - Stonehenge was built over 4,500 years ago and aligns with the solstice sunrise

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

To everyone who’s finishing up their exams this week, CONGRATULATIONS! Remember that the numbers that matter in daily life don’t exist in an exam hall; they help you find good deals and make good decisions, they help you plan travel and organise your day. Enjoy your break 😎

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Our ambassador Denise Welch talks about avoiding her bank balance because of a fear of numbers 💬 Think stronger numeracy could help you feel more confident in daily life? Start improving with the National Numeracy Challenge in our bio!

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Ticket prices aside, numbers are everywhere in the World Cup ⚽ Altitude of 7,200ft, temps of 30°C, and 4Ls of fluid loss require 3-min hydration breaks each half 💧 Numbers are always in play, and you can feel more confident with yours with our free footie-themed challenge: ow.ly/IpAl50ZasYG

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

⚡ #Thunderstorms forecast today? Count the seconds between the flash of lightning and the sound of thunder: ➗ ÷5 = distance in miles ➗ ÷3 = distance in kilometres Fun fact: lightning can heat the air to around 30,000 Kelvin — about 5x hotter than the Sun's surface! 🌡️

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Staff from Compare the Market in Peterborough share ways they use numbers! ✨ Sometimes we’re using numeracy without even realising, like planning travel or SPF in the sun! Think your skills could do with a dust off? Check out the National Numeracy Challenge 🔗 ow.ly/TVG350Z8UAu

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

⌛ In case you missed it... 🎪 Plan the Ultimate School Summer Fete! Download our FREE lesson plan and lesson starter video, available on demand for: - KS1 (5–7) - KS2 (8–11) - KS3 (12–14) Perfect for the final weeks of term. No sign-up needed 👇 ow.ly/4xe650Z74xP

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

We love to hear how helpful the National Numeracy Challenge is for our learners. Here Numeracy Champion Leanne shares her experience 💜 You can try it too! It’s free of charge, and is designed to build number confidence over time 🌱 ow.ly/G4Jx50Z6x1v

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National Numeracy @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Schools are back, and the clock is ticking to get your Number Heroes Competition entries in 🕰️ Use our online form to submit before 11 June to be in with a chance to win one of 6 prizes worth £1,000 for your school! ow.ly/2wMS50Z62TQ

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