The Big Number Natter: your stories
This National Numeracy Day, we’re encouraging people to get together within communities to start talking about numbers with the Big Number Natter.
Take a look at some of these stories and get inspired to have your own Big Number Natter! You can find resources to support your conversations, like talking points and posters, by signing up for a free toolkit here.
Jo had avoided maths, but signed up to do a GCSE to better support her daughter.
"It’s been really positive and shifted things around for me."
Mokbul needed a maths qualification for his dream role in the Ambulance Service.
"Take advantage of any resources and don’t be shy or afraid to access support. Take control of it. If I can do it, I’m sure you guys can too."
Mrudula is a financial coach, preaching the importance of numeracy for financial understanding and wellbeing.
"Financial literacy is not as complicated as it sounds and you can learn that skill at any age."
Ionut a driving instructor, lacked an understanding of money management.
"If I had done this 10 years ago things would be different."
A lack of confidence and late neurodivergence diagnosis meant Cathy didn’t feel independent as an adult. But Karen has helped change that.
"There are stressful moments at times, but now it can be fun too!"
Jackie is an education administrator for an apprenticeship team in the NHS.
“You can bring in numeracy really early on for people. I think if more of us do that, it will really help.”
Sarah struggled with maths at school but enrolled on a college course and received vital tailored support.
"Before going to the college I never would have imagined that one day I would be running a shop and dealing with money and numbers."
Debbie is supporting trainee teachers at Edge Hill University.
"The first words out of their mouths will be: 'I hate maths.'"
Iain never saw himself as a “maths person", but now he's a Head of School.
"Today I actively choose to teach maths. It’s been quite a journey!"
