UK's First Ever Virtual Festival of Numbers to Help a Nation at Home With Maths, From National Numeracy - Seite 2

And National Numeracy Day's Heroes, five people who have improved their careers and home lives through overcoming anxiety about numeracy - from a nurse to a warehouse worker - will be talking about their stories. 

Apprenticeships and Skills Minister Gillian Keegan said: "Throughout my career I've seen first-hand how important it is that everyone is confident with numbers, to enable them to succeed in life. I'm delighted to support National Numeracy Day. Whether you are a parent, a young person or you just need a little extra help, this online festival is a great opportunity to build your maths skills." 

Mike Ellicock, Chief Executive of National Numeracy, said: "National Numeracy Day is about showing that being confident with numbers isn't a special talent, it's something we can all improve throughout our lives. The 'Couch to 5K' programme gets people running, and numeracy is the same; anyone can get better with a bit of practice. In these uncertain times, improving everyday maths at home is positive for both adults and children."  

Bobby Seagull, maths teacher, TV presenter and National Numeracy Ambassador, said: "The anxiety people feel about maths can sadly stay with them throughout their lives. But with a little help, everyone can start to see the benefit of a better relationship with numbers." 

For the full festival line-up visit: www.numeracyday.com 

Notes to editors  

¹ Numerate Nation: What the UK think about numbers, National Numeracy 2019. www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/sites/default/files/national_numeracy_day_2019.pdf  

About National Numeracy Day  

National Numeracy Day is all about numbers and how we use them in everyday life. Its aim is to help everyone in the UK to have the confidence and skills to use numbers well. It brings together individuals, employers, educators and supporters from across the UK to show the importance of numbers and the benefits of using them more effectively. For National Numeracy Day 2020, we are encouraging everyone in the UK to take one simple step towards improved confidence with numbers, by taking the National Numeracy Challenge. The campaign is run by the UK charity National Numeracy and founding supporter KPMG. Find out more at www.numeracyday.com