Some number stories have a super ending 😍
Not everyone makes a leap quite this big, but by getting the right support and not being afraid to ask questions - like Priya - we can all improve!
Give the #NationalNumeracyChallenge a go and see how far you can get ✨
#NationalNumeracyDay2026
#NationalNumeracyDay2026 is on 20 May✨
With Founding Supporter KPMG UK as well as our Lead Supporters, we’re empowering communities, schools and organisations across the UK!
Good numeracy opens endless opportunities!
See what our supporters said:
https://ow.ly/GGEX50YNrfk
One month until #NationalNumeracyDay2026 💥🔢
We've got so much for schools, adults and organisations - we just couldn't make it fit into 280 characters! We might burst with excitement, be quick!
Find all the details on the big day here:
https://ow.ly/NWAX50YMtQJ
Maths is all around us this spring 🌼
🌸 Flower petals follow patterns
🐝 Bees use clever shapes
🌻 Sunflowers grow in spirals
You don’t need to be a maths expert to spot it 👀
https://ow.ly/jfsl50YLajB
Join Times Tables Rock Stars + Rotimi Merriman-Johnson DipFA at 9:30 am this #NationalNumeracyDay2026 for a fun, finance-themed live! 💸
✔️ Smart spending tips
✔️ How promotions influence us
✔️ “Would you rather?” value game
👋 School shoutouts welcome in this chat!
🔗 https://ow.ly/yA8u50YJqLv
The #NumberHeroesCompetition is OPEN 📢
We've got SIX prize packs for schools or youth groups, prizes for six winning children AND 18 runners-up!
Not signed up yet? It’s free to join us as part of #NationalNumeracyDay2026 ✨
Excitement starts here:
https://ow.ly/nc9i50YILsM
The latest post in our 'What's in a Word?' series examining the impact of education terminology is by Paul Milner, Programmes Director at @National Numeracy. How do we improve Maths' bad image, he asks... @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social www.edge.co.uk/research/wha...
Did you hear? Our theme for #NationalNumeracyDay2026 is 'Count on Your Community'💜
Our visit to the Idea Store in Tower Hamlets showed just how powerful community support can be for learners who have faced barriers, like Amun!
Join us this May (it's free):
https://ow.ly/NZqZ50YI7Ot
We were invited by the Edge Foundation to share our definition of a contested term close to our work: numeracy.
Our Programmes Director breaks down why numeracy isn’t just an aspect of maths, but actually maths is just one part of numeracy!
https://ow.ly/atoq50YH40w
#NationalNumeracyDay206 is SIX weeks away, and our Away Day was vital time for our remote team to catch up, review, and carry on tackling the UK numeracy issue 💪
Do you believe in the importance of a number-confident nation, too? Join us on 20 May!
https://ow.ly/E0yx50YES1h
ANNOUNCING OUR NEW PRODUCT 👀
They don’t give you the answer…just encouragement 💛
Q: “What’s 7 × 8?”
A: “You’ve got this.”
Annoying? Maybe.
Good for your confidence? Definitely 😉
Get yours while stocks last.
#AprilFoolsDay
Confidence and ability don’t always come hand-in-hand, especially for women and girls. Our ambassador Jessica is living proof!
#NationalNumeracyDay is coming, and it's all about counting on our communities. Don't face numbers alone, join us on 20 May 💜
https://ow.ly/S4UX50YB6EP
Need backup ideas for half-term? We’ve got you ✨
Spring weather is erratic, so a few indoor options are handy. With the UK government investing 760 million between 2025 and 2030, it's a great time to add museums to the menu!
Note down these fun facts to surprise your family!
The clocks are going forward this weekend ⏰
A small change of just +1 hour, but it can make a big difference to our daily routines.
Moments like this are a great reminder that numbers are part of everyday life, from telling the time to planning our day.
#ClockChange
Rone shared how ADHD can lead to “ADHD tax” – like forgetting to cancel subscriptions 💸
In her #BigNumberNatter with Ish, they reflect on how ADHD shapes their relationship with numbers.
Neurodiverse brains process numbers differently – and that’s okay.
#NeurodiversityWeek #Neurodiversity
Group of young adults sharing drinks and conversation in a cozy cafe setting. The text on the image says "Big Number Natter: Count on your Community".
Let’s get nattering about numbers 🔢💬
This #NationalNumeracyDay2026 (20 May), join the #BigNumberNatter – the UK’s nationwide conversation about numbers.
Sharing stories about how we use numbers in everyday life can help make them feel a little less scary.
https://ow.ly/vFw950YuFpN
You don’t need to be Sherlock Holmes to see our team meet-up at Oliver Wyman on Baker St was a real treat.
As a mostly remote team across the UK & Ireland, these face-to-face moments matter. Huge thanks to Oliver Wyman for hosting us and to our trustees for joining us.
📢CALLING ALL TEACHERS
#NationalNumeracyDay2026 signup is OPEN!
Get instant access to a brand new online toolkit containing all the promotional materials you need to get your school community onboard ahead of the big day on 20 May!
Sign up now: https://ow.ly/1g1u50Yr9if
Four women stand side by side with arms around each other, facing a calm ocean at sunset.
This #InternationalWomensDay, we’re reflecting on the theme #GiveToGain.
Women and girls are often less confident with numbers. Support from our communities can help change that.
Read more 👇
https://ow.ly/yVVx50Yq9UL
It’s not the newest piece of learning tech out there… but after 13 years, you know you can trust it 💪
The National Numeracy Challenge:
📱 Works on your phone
🧠 Adapts to you
💛 Designed with adults who feel anxious about maths
💸 Always FREE
Try it today- ow.ly/yChb50Yp4GS
It’s #DyscalculiaDay 📅
Rose from @dyscalculianetwork.bsky.social recognises how important awareness and understanding from educators is when it comes to dyscalculia.
Don't miss it, there are fascinating talks taking place ALL WEEK!
#DontForgetDyscalculia #DyscalculiaAwareness
Spring is here and it often brings that fresh start feeling 🌷
But here’s your reminder… you are already using maths every single day!
Maths anxiety is real, but you’re not alone 💜
Dr Tom Hunt has shared helpful ways to understand and manage those nerves around numbers, and they're on our website right now!
It's #NationalApprenticeshipsWeek!
Tamsin became a lead apprentice thanks to the confidence she gained from building her confidence with numbers through the #NationalNumeracyChallenge 💪🔢
It’s here for you, too! Just search 'Numeracy Challenge' or head to our bio 🔗
#NAW2026
Numbers used to terrify Jason.
After being left behind at #school, he carried that fear into adult life.
Facing it head-on through the National Numeracy Challenge changed things, and now he gets a buzz helping his kids with homework.
Talking helps. #TimeToTalkDay
Becoming a mum gave Hannah the drive to get her maths GCSE 💪
Despite struggling at school, with the right approach she found she could do it! Now she uses numbers confidently at work, and with her children 🎉
Feeling inspired? Rewrite your own maths story with tools like #NationalNumeracyChallenge!
Weds 20 May is #NationalNumeracyDay 🎉🔢
AND this year’s theme: Community!
Improving numeracy needn’t be a solo effort—this May we’re harnessing the power of community with founding partner KPMG UK to help build brighter futures across the UK.
bit.ly/4tv3jkX
It’s the 26th day of 2026 🔢
Our favourite 26 fact:
👉 26 is the only whole number that sits between a perfect square (25) and a perfect cube (27).
#DidYouKnow #MathsFacts
January is 87 days long. (Not mathematically accurate but emotionally correct) 😵💫
This time of year can feel like a slog, but forming healthy habits can help ease the stress!
One way to do this that builds number confidence is to use our nifty 5-day habit tracker:
https://ow.ly/k4z450XZxvA
📊New Number Nation research from The Richmond Project shows many UK adults lack number confidence — but most want to improve.
👉 ow.ly/Bfa950XXaUb
#NumberNation #Numeracy #SkillsForWork #Education #SocialImpact
