1. PP Step in to Learning for Numeracy Champions A training and development programme for Family Numeracy Champions 3.1 Module 3: The role of the Numeracy Champion: Identifying, supporting and advising learners

2. PP Step in to Learning for Numeracy Champions Learning objectives Delegates will be able to: identify parents/carers who may wish to take up the opportunity to brush up their numeracy skills identify the purposes of skills checking and assessment recognise and dismantle the barriers that make it difficult for parents/carers to discuss and take up opportunities to improve their numeracy skills recognise some ways of communicating effectively with parents/carers. 3.2

3. PP Step in to Learning for Numeracy Champions Skills checking... is a first step identifies whether the learner would benefit from brushing up their maths skills is a blunt instrument is quick doesnt require a qualified Skills for Life teacher. 3.3

4. PP Step in to Learning for Numeracy Champions Initial assessment... identifies what level the person is working at is carried out by trained staff. 3.4

5. PP Step in to Learning for Numeracy Champions Diagnostic assessment... analyses strengths and areas for development is used as a basis for devising an individual learning plan provides more details of learners skills is administered by a qualified Skills for Life teacher. 3.5

6. PP Step in to Learning for Numeracy Champions Numeracy Champions can: talk with parents/carers about what they can do invite parents/carers to talk about the numeracy tasks they might like to brush up discuss the possibility of taking national qualifications in numeracy use a self-check tool to get the conversation going use a skills checking tool if trained to do so. 3.6