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National Numeracy Day
20 May 2026
Count on Your Community
Count on Your Community this National Numeracy Day, Wednesday 20 May 2026
Schools! Workplaces! Community groups! We need YOU!
National Numeracy Day is the UK’s only campaign dedicated to improving everyday maths. Each May, individuals, schools and organisations across the country come together to help children and adults feel more confident with numbers at work, at home and at school.
The theme for National Numeracy Day this year is 'Count on Your Community'. Millions of people across the UK lack confidence when it comes to numbers. But that can change and a bit of mutual encouragement and support from your community can make a world of difference.
Resources and activities
Start building your own number confidence or get access to lots of fun activities for children:
The Number Heroes competition is back!
This year our Number Heroes drawing competition returns with a brilliant brand-new theme: How do people use numbers in your neighbourhood, club or community?
We’re inviting children aged 3–13, as well as all children and young people in receipt of SEN support or an EHCP, to take part. It’s free to enter, packed with fantastic prizes for pupils and schools, and a brilliant way to spark conversations about how numbers matter in the world around us.
Live Lesson with Times Tables Rock Stars and Mr MoneyJar
Times Tables Rock Stars host a fun national game of ‘Would You Rather’ for primary schools, exploring savvy spending and how we make money choices in our families and communities. The lesson is around 15 minutes long.
The live session took place at 9.30am on 20 May but you can watch it back right here.
Free webinar: Your 1-hour Number Confidence Reset
Need a confidence boost when it comes to numbers?
This session is delivered by our highly experienced training manager, Bryony Clark, and based on our years of work building number confidence in adults, in all kinds of settings.
What is it about? Exploring feelings around maths, understanding maths anxiety, and sharing practical ways to improve skills and confidence with numbers at home and for your community.
Who is it for? Any adults who want to find out more about how to improve their skills and confidence with numbers, to support them, their families and their community.
When is it, and where can I watch it? Click the button below to go to the webinar page, where you will be able to watch it at 12.30 on 20 May, National Numeracy Day, and find details for joining on Zoom if you prefer.
Real life stories
However you feel about maths and numbers, you're not alone. Read and share the stories and experiences of people we work with, in these Number Natters.
Can you see yourself in some of these stories? People of different ages and backgrounds have overcome their anxieties about numbers and maths. You can too! Take a look or tell us your story.
Improve your numeracy
For National Numeracy Day we're inviting everyone to build their confidence with numbers. The National Numeracy Challenge lets you learn at your own pace. Start with a 10min check of your skills.
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National Numeracy Day has supported people across the UK to take over
3.3 million
actions to improve their numeracy. Join them by checking your numeracy now!
Supporters and Partners
Supporters
National Numeracy launched National Numeracy Day with KPMG as Founding Supporter in 2018. It's now an award-winning campaign that has grown bigger every year through this fantastic partnership, and the support of our many other pioneering organisations. Thank you to each and every one of them.
Partners
Our Delivery and Media Partners help us to reach thousands of people across the UK, by spreading the word through their networks and customer bases. Thank you to them all.
Thank you to our partners and supporters
