For thousands of adults, both young and old, it’s #ExamResults time 📚 Here’s some sound advice from our wonderful ambassador Bobby Seagull 💡 Whatever your results, this moment doesn’t have to define you. 🌟 #GCSEResultsDay

Today's GCSE results show pass rates in core subjects have fallen, with 4 in 10 students failing English and maths. CEO of charity National Numeracy Sam Sims called for a “root and branch” overhaul of maths education from ‘cradle to career’ Peter Foster Financial Times - on.ft.com/3Xe8XJU

We get by with a little help from our friends 🐶 Today is #InternationalDogDay AND a #BankHoliday- there’s no better time to share a little pawsitivity! 🐾 Numbers might not be our best friend, but our four-legged pals are always here to throw you a bone 🦴

Here are some tips for #teachers in the countdown to the classroom ⏰ Sadly the summer is coming to a close, but returning to the classroom can be made easier. Bobby Seagull shared a few nuggets of advice with us ⤵️

The Paris Paralympics start today! 🎉 Gold Medalist 🥇 and pundit #DannyCrates shared how numbers made his training more manageable, helping him achieve gold in Athens. Read the full interview: bit.ly/4cIgNQn #C4Paralympics #ParalympicGames #Paris2024

Remember getting 50p to spend at the tuck shop after #school? 🍫 With Freddo prices today, 50p won’t stretch as far! Introduce kids to money with fun ideas from the Family Maths Toolkit—all free! 👉 bit.ly/3AEMxsC #ThrowbackThursday #Freddo

We’re thrilled to announce S&P Global as the winner of our #Volunteer of the Month award for August 2024!🎉 Thank you to the 10 dedicated colleagues who delivered 16 #Maths in the Real World sessions, inspiring over 1,300 #children across the UK. ✨ 🔗bit.ly/3ASQD01

To all the #school staff prepping on their inset days, all the best for the new school year! 🍎📚 Never forget how important you could be to someone like Belinda. ✨ Read her story: bit.ly/4g19FBA #MondayMotivation #Teachers #BackToSchool

Teachers! Ease into the new term, break the ice and get to know your class with 5 free activities 👨‍🏫🚸 Check out our blog to download them and get access to more: bit.ly/479CHuI #TeacherTwitter #EduTwitter #BackToSchool

Announcing the launch of our Schools & Families Programme 🎉 The UK has an inter-generational problem with low numeracy...but what do we do about it? Our groundbreaking programme aims to work together with children, staff and parents to break the cycle: bit.ly/3TgUyKN

What feelings does helping with maths homework stir up in you?👀 As children progress through school, the pressure to help can mount. Good news - the #NationalNumeracyChallenge has helped parents and carers across the UK to improve their maths. Try it! bit.ly/3AQIPfn

The kids are at school, teenagers off to university... this quiet might have us pondering our own potential 🤔 Maths may not be on your to-do list, but numeracy skills really do have a ripple effect. Sew the seeds of confidence. It’s time to dream bigger. 🎤FT Columnist Claer Barrett

Rebecca needed a maths qualification to complete her apprenticeship. Having always struggled with the subject, the exam was a daunting prospect. Read the full story: bit.ly/4ga6IyG #MondayMotivation #SuccessStory #MathsSkills 📊💼

Heard of the #NationalNumeracyChallenge but haven't tried it yet? 🤔 Watch Iain from our training team explain how it works. 📊✨ Try it yourself: bit.ly/3AVA3Ng #Numeracy #Confidence #LearnMaths #ChallengeYourself #Education #AdultLearning

Not getting a pass in #maths can get in the way down the line 👻 Did you know a Functional Skills Level 2 is equivalent to GCSE? This adult skills qualification focuses on the practical maths we need. Find out more about it: bit.ly/4dXzl0t

To round off #UKSavingsWeek here’s Katie Watts from @moneysavingexp talking about the ‘de-motivator’ on #NationalNumeracyDay 👛✨ Top tip: Try thinking the thing you want in terms of the hours you'd need to work to afford it!

How’s the school term going so far? 👍👎 If you need new ideas to make numbers engaging for your children, try the #FamilyMathsToolkit! Find out more and get access here: bit.ly/3XLhkwM

Uni is back 🎓😬 Students are striking out on their own for the first time, learning to budget... it can be really daunting! Kudos to Claer Barrett for pointing out it’s ok to ask for "money talk" to be simplified, even as an adult. Make it make sense. #MoneyTalks #FinancialEducation

We get lots of great great feedback about the #NationalNumeracyChallenge 😄 Here are just a few quotes from our learners! Sound good? Give a try for yourself: bit.ly/3MReJeG

Inspiring adults to engage with maths is tricky. However, with the right help, legendary things can happen 🤞 Our partnership with Adult Education in Gloucestershire is breaking down barriers to number confidence in Gloucestershire, and other local authorities can do it too! bit.ly/3ZvywHQ