Multiply is an initiative delivered by Sheffield City Council to develop numeracy skills in adults. It is funded by the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund through the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA).
In Sheffield we have teamed up with trusted providers to offer a number of numeracy interventions in the form of workshops/courses in the community. These support people who need to enhance their numeracy skills for work, to support their households (for example their children, or with budgeting skills) or to enable them to progress onto further learning.
To be eligible for Multiply, learners cannot already have a Level 2 Maths qualification (GCSE grade 4/C or above) and must be economically inactive (unemployed & not been seeking work within the last 4 weeks and/or are unable to start work within the next 2 weeks).
Multiply Courses & Workshops
We offer a range of courses and workshops on themes such as household finances, cooking on a budget or improving numeracy skills specific to a key sector or line of work.
Money on my Mind
Focuses on everyday costs of living, looking at how to make the most of the money and resources. The aim is to build confidence around budgeting. This will focus on accessing additional resources such as food banks, as well as looking at issues around debt management.
My Energy (costs)
This course will focus on the increased costs around energy and fuel, discussions around how to understand utility bills, and practical ways of reducing costs in the home.
Cooking on a Budget
Helping individuals to address the cost-of-living crisis. This course will focus on one pot meals to feed families, potentially using food parcels from food banks. The course will also focus on energy efficient cooking methods.
My Green World
This course will focus on the environment, raising awareness about waste, recycling, and climate change embedding Maths throughout while promoting new ways of thinking. Topics such as everyday recycling as well as sustainable clothing and clothing banks will be included plus learning about sustainable green programmes such as growing your own food.
Numeracy for Me (ESOL)
Covers overcoming barriers to mathematical language that makes it difficult for ESOL learners to access Maths provision. We will also look at mathematical questions that may come up on exams or assessments to help overcome barriers in these areas.
Stepping up with Maths – Calculations
For parents/carers with children aged 7 to 11. The course focuses on how children are taught calculations in KS2 and algebra.
Stepping up with Maths - Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
For parents/carers with children aged 7 to 11. The course focuses on how to support your child with fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Stepping up with Maths - Measures, shape, and space
For parents/carers with children aged 7 to 11. The course focuses on how to support your child with measures, shape, and space in creative and innovative ways.
Fab Five - Five Ways to Wellbeing
Looks at the five steps people can take to improve their mental health and wellbeing. This will include Connecting with other people, Be physically active, Learn new skills, Give to others, and Pay attention to the present moment. Numeracy elements include time diaries, food diaries, rating mood.
Managing Stress through Exercise
Workshops on managing stress through exercise linked to numeracy around meditation, step count, mood diary, and benefit of exercise on health.
Confidence building through Exercise
Sessions on managing confidence through exercise linking numeracy to exercise and the benefits to health.
Health, Food and Mood
Workshops on numeracy relating to health, food, and mood such as understanding food labels, calculating % around fat content, calories, mood scales, and food diaries.
Moving Along
The course will focus on numeracy around health and wellbeing to support people into work. Activities will focus on self-management for example Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) activities, stress management, and working together.
