National Numeracy Day
Toolkit
Welcome to your campaign toolkit
Thank you for joining National Numeracy Day!
With your support, we aim to get the whole nation feeling good about numbers.
First things first!
To get the most out of your toolkit please read the Campaign & Communications Guide first. It will make it clear how to use all the great assets and content on this page so you can get everyone building their confidence with numbers.
Your Big Number Natter resources
Watch our Number Natters:
Three conversations highlighting how numbers matter in our lives for work, managing money and helping children.
Your Big Number Natter resources
Everything you need to plan your Big Number Natter:
Plan your session
Get started planning your Big Number Natter sessions with these notes for organisers. Then get stuck in to all the other resources.
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Your Number Natter Slides
Hold a 15-30 minute session using these slides, provided with presenter notes.
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Quick Number Natter talking points
Use these ideas to spark a less formal conversation about numbers.
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Ideas for Number Nattering on social media
Use these ideas to encourage everyone to follow up on your session with some social media ideas for individual Number Natters.
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Tips for talking about numbers
Training Officer Ishraq Li-Rahman held a Number Natter with National Numeracy's own staff, and here shares his learnings and advice for holding your own.
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Graphics
Graphics: Promoting the National Numeracy Day website
The National Numeracy Day website is the go-to destination for individuals, jam-packed with all the free resources and inspiration needed to get the nation feeling good about numbers. It has helpful and practical resources to download, videos to watch, as well as details of live events and further support.
Please promote the National Numeracy Day website to your staff, networks and communities, using your campaign webpage trackable link, and the graphics below.
Text template:
Get ready! It's National Numeracy Day on 22 May. Get free resources and activities for building number confidence at work, home, and school. Start now: https://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/numeracyday
Graphics: The Big Number Natter
The Big Number Natter is the only nationwide conversation about numbers. It's an opportunity to have a chat about numbers and change lives for the better.
Help get everyone nattering by promoting the Big Number Natter to your staff, network and communities, using the graphics below and use the example text in your guide.
Text template:
This #NationalNumeracyDay we’re joining the #BigNumberNatter to get everyone talking about numbers! How do you feel about maths? Join the conversation in the comments below or find out more at https://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/numeracyday
Graphics: Get others to take the National Numeracy Challenge
Download these graphics and use the example text in your guide to get adults using the National Numeracy Challenge. Taking the Challenge is one of the BEST things you can do to improve your everyday maths and build confidence with numbers. Graphics are tailored for each of your social media channels.
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A great way to boost your own number confidence is to try the National Numeracy Challenge. It's a free online tool that helps you develop confidence and skills, anytime, anywhere. Get started in just 10 minutes at https://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/challenge this #NationalNumeracyDay!
Graphics: Get others signed up for National Numeracy Day
Download these graphics, and use the example text in your guide and your trackable sign-up link, to spread the word and get schools, organisations and individuals signing up and joining in to build number confidence across the UK. There are graphics tailored for use on all of your social media channels.
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We’re taking part in #NationalNumeracyDay and we’d love you to get involved too! Sign up to receive free, practical and engaging resources to support your community to feel positive about numbers: https://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/numeracyday/signup
Posters
Download these posters to spread awareness of the campaign and get everyone started on their number confidence journey.
Bunting
Download and print this bunting to decorate your office spaces or community areas, and get in the National Numeracy Day spirit.
Be sure to tag us in any social media activity and use #NationalNumeracyDay and #BigNumberNatter so we can see and share what you're up to! You can find us on:
- X: @Nat_Numeracy
- Facebook: @nationalnumeracy
- Instagram: @national_numeracy
- LinkedIn: National Numeracy
- TikTok: @nationalnumeracy
