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10.1

The Committee considered a report of the Head
of Lifelong Learning and Skills which provided a review and update
about the organisational performance, stakeholder engagement and
impact of the national 3-year, Government funded numeracy project
‘Multiply’ in Sheffield.

 

 

10.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the
Economic Development and Skills Policy Committee:-
 
1.   
Note the progress made to deliver numeracy programmes to adults
within Sheffield using the Multiply Programme to overcome barriers
to learning
2.   
Note the plans to maintain the legacy of this 3-year programme when
it comes to an end in March 2025 by using learning about what has
worked to embed in our adult learning programmes

 

 

10.3

Reasons for
Decision

 

 

10.3.1

The Committee is asked to note
the progress with the delivery of Multiply numeracy programmes in
Sheffield in terms of enrolment and outcomes statistics, but also
relating to the individual stories of the impact that these
programmes have had as reported in case studies for year
3.

 

 

10.3.2

The Committee is also asked to note the plans,
and to develop our curriculum intent over the coming years to
ensure that the legacy of Multiply is continued in Sheffield after
the funding end date to continue to provide accessible numeracy
workshops to adult learners in Sheffield.

 

 

10.4

Alternatives
Considered and Rejected

 

 

10.4.1

This paper is provided for update purposes
with regard to the delivery of
‘Multiply’ numeracy provision in Sheffield, and
therefore no decision or alternative options are to be considered
at this point.