Where will this course lead?

This free part-time course will help you strengthen your everyday maths skills and build confidence when using numbers in daily life, at work and in further study.

The programme is designed to:

• Support you in your current job
• Refresh and strengthen core numeracy skills
• Improve your chances of progressing in your career or finding new employment
• Help you support your children with their homework and school activities
• Increase your confidence in handling money, measurements and practical calculations
• Prepare you for further study, including Functional Skills, GCSEs or higher-level vocational programmes

What will I study?

You will be invited to meet a member of the teaching team, who will offer you advice and guidance, to welcome you and help us understand your current level.

You will study a variety of topics designed to improve your everyday maths skills, including:

• Building confidence with maths
• Understanding and using decimals, fractions and percentages
• Managing money and everyday financial tasks
• Improving problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strategies to overcome maths anxiety and build independence
• Strengthening skills to help you prepare for work, further study or daily responsibilities

Although this course does not lead to a formal qualification, it will give you improved skills and confidence to move on to accredited programmes.

How will this course be delivered?

Courses are usually 2.5 hours per week and take place at various locations, including options to study at our college campuses or in smaller community learning venues. Daytime and evening options are available across North and South Solihull.

Courses take place in person, not online.

Most courses start in September, but with some additional start dates throughout the year.

Contact us for more details.

What qualifications will I get?

On successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a college certificate of attendance. This course provides a strong foundation to help you move on to recognised qualifications such as Functional Skills Maths or GCSE Maths.

How will I be assessed?

There are no formal tests. You will be set a personal learning target to work towards. Progress will be reviewed through class activities, structured tasks and discussions with your tutor. You will receive regular feedback to help you build your skills and confidence.

How do I get a place on the course?

Enrolment opportunities are available throughout the year. Enquire through the college website and enter your details. Once a place becomes available, you will be invited to enrol.

For more details, you can also email: afskills@solihull.ac.uk

What are the entry requirements?

Students must be aged 19+.

What else do I need to know?

Courses are also available in community centres across the borough. Please enquire for further details.

Courses are free for most UK residents if you meet the West Midlands Combined Authority eligibility criteria*.

Please bring a pen and paper with you.

Solihull College offers full-time and part-time courses for residents and businesses across Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Warwickshire and the wider West Midlands.

This course will run subject to a minimum class size.

(*exclusions apply)

What can I do after this course?

After completing Adult Everyday Maths, you may choose to progress to Functional Skills Maths, GCSE Maths, Access programmes, Teaching Assistant training, business or management courses, apprenticeships or other higher-level study. The course is also a strong foundation for improving your employment prospects or supporting family learning at home.