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Learn number skills with "Multiply"


If you are aged 19 or over, the Multiply programme will offer you the chance to boost your confidence in maths through a wide range of short and fun activities.

Do you:

  • have a fear of maths?
  • feel like you can't do maths?
  • feel like maths gets in the way of being able to take part in activities, education or employment opportunities?
  • feel like maths stops you from keeping up with the kids or being able to help with homework?
  • struggle to manage your budget, especially as the cost of living rises?

Our 'Multiply' programme is here to help you.

The programme is run in partnership with local schools, employers, voluntary and community sector organisations, charities, colleges and training providers. We also have a team of Multiply Champions based in the community who we can't wait to introduce you to. 

List of free online courses

Course starting dates and times

Our upcoming courses being delivered across County Durham include:

Location

Course Title

Start Date

End Date

Times

Mile House, Chester-Le-Street

Business Bookkeeping and Budgeting

12 September 2023

Flexible

10.00am -1.00pm

Durham Family Hub, The Woodlands, Gilesgate, Durham

You + Multiply = 0 GCSE's stress

20 September 2023

11 October 2023

9.30am -11.30am

Durham Family Hub, The Woodlands, Gilesgate, Durham

Money Matters

27 September 2023

1 November

2023

1.00pm -3.00pm

Durham Family Hub, The Woodlands, Gilesgate, Durham

Feed the family

18 October 2023

18 October 2023

9.30am -12.30pm

Bishop Auckland Family Hub, Walker Drive, Bishop Auckland

You + Multiply = 0 SATs stress

15 September 2023

22 September 2023

10.00am -12.00pm

Bishop Auckland Family Hub, Walker Drive, Bishop Auckland

You + Multiply = 0 GCSE's stress

29 September 2023

20 October 2023

2.00pm -4.00pm

Bishop Auckland Family Hub, Walker Drive, Bishop Auckland

Money Matters

29 September

2023

10 November

2023

9.30am -11.30am

Bishop Auckland Family Hub, Walker Drive, Bishop Auckland

Feed the family

6 October 2023

6 October

2023

12.00pm -3.00pm

Bishop Auckland Family Hub, Walker Drive, Bishop Auckland

Feed the family

27 October

2023

27 October

2023

12.00pm -3.00pm

Horden Family Hub, Ocean View, Horden

You + Multiply = 0 GCSE's stress

26 September

2023

17 October 2023

3.00pm -5.00pm

Horden Family Hub, Ocean View, Horden

Feed the family

26 September

2023

26 September 2023

10.00am -1.00pm

Horden Family Hub, Ocean View, Horden

Money Matters

3 October 2023

7 November 2023

10.00am -12.00pm

Horden Family Hub, Ocean View, Horden

Feed the family

24 October 2023

24 October 2023

10.00am -1.00pm

Stanley Family Hub, Clifford Road, Stanley

You + Multiply = 0 GCSE's stress

21 September

2023

12 October

2023

4.00pm -6.00pm

Stanley Family Hub, Clifford Road, Stanley

Feed the family

12 October 2023

12 October 2023

9.00am-12.00pm

Stanley Family Hub, Clifford Road, Stanley

Money Matters

19 October 2023

23 November

2023

9.30am -11.30am

Stanley Family Hub, Clifford Road, Stanley

Feed the family

30 November

2023

30 November

2023

9.00am -12.00pm

Shildon Alive, 91-95 Church Street, Shildon

Digital Skills

September

September

Mondays 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Use the Enquire about DurhamLearn courses to ask for further information on any of our courses, or alternatively you can contact us by phone or email us at multiply@durham.gov.uk.

Check your numeracy level

This Multiply: Take a quick numeracy quiz will help you to understand where you might want to improve your numbers knowledge.

There are 6 multiple-choice numeracy questions, it will take around five minutes to complete, and you may use a calculator if you wish. The quiz will also explain how to get to the correct answer.

What's your numeracy like?

Not sure what your numeracy level is? Why not find out with a short quiz and get some quick tip with the Multiply: National Numeracy Challenge which aims to give you an accurate picture of your everyday maths skills through a few simple to answer questions.

Learner feedback

"From the first moment I met Michael he made me feel comfortable he is a great guy and an amazing tutor. With his guidance and encouragement I have been able to expand my knowledge of mathematics massively. I believe these classes are a fantastic resource for people wanting to expand their knowledge in certain subjects and I will be for ever grateful to Michael and Durham learn for the skills I have gained."

"I want to be able to pay my bills and read my letters by myself and this has helped me"

"thoroughly enjoyed the programme. I have progressed well and it has really aided me in my daily life. This will also help me hugely in all I do in the future"

"Thank you so much for everything so far - I would never have thought I'd enjoy maths this much! "

"Ah, this must be what they are doing in my son's school, he's in reception - it makes so much more sense what he's doing now you've told us this. I'll be able to support him better now"

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Contact us
Durham Learn
03000 266 115
Our address is:
  • Durham County Council
  • Crook Council Offices
  • Crook
  • County Durham
  • United Kingdom
  • DL15 9ES