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Maths Confidence Booster  


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Course Summary

Code: BESAIHS23  
Provider: BESA  

 

 

Description

This short, practical course is designed to help learners develop confidence and key maths skills for everyday life. It focuses on improving understanding of number relationships and calculation strategies through real-life activities such as budgeting, shopping, reading timetables, and managing time or money.

Learners will practise using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve common problems, while developing confidence in interpreting numbers on bills, receipts, and other daily materials. The course also supports understanding and use of measurements such as time, length, and money in meaningful, everyday contexts.

Throughout the course, learners will be encouraged to reflect on their progress, recognise what they do well, and identify areas for improvement, helping to build a positive attitude and confidence in maths.

By the end of the course, learners will feel more comfortable using maths in real-life situations and better prepared to progress to Functional Skills or other learning opportunities.  

Course title
Maths Confidence Booster

What does the course cover?
1. Use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve everyday maths problems. 2. Understand and use numbers you see in daily life, like on bills, timetables, or shopping receipts. 3. Feel more confident using measurements such as time, length, and money. 4. Recognise what you are good at in maths and what you would like to improve.

How is it completed?
This programme is delivered by Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy. For more information about how the learning is delivered or to enrol, please complete our online enquiry form, https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/besa-contact-us. Alternatively you can contact us on 0300 300 8131.

What are the entry requirements?
You must be at least 19 years old living or working in Central Bedfordshire or Bedford Borough.

When can I start?
This course runs on set dates throughout the year. Please get in touch to find out about upcoming dates.

What can I progress onto after completing?
You can progress onto our higher level maths courses and start working towards Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and 2 qualifications.

Cost
Free subject to meeting funding criteria conditions.

How to apply
For more information or to enrol, please click on the Enquiry button at the top right of this page.