MAYOR OF LONDON
The London Multiply Programme offers adults across the capital the opportunity to get back into the classroom to grow their maths skills. There are more than 300 courses on offer across the city completely free of charge to build people’s confidence with numbers and help them to develop the skills they need for work and in everyday life.
Mayor of London and the GLA commissioned this series of micro-documentaries to try and break down some of the barriers that prevent people from getting back into the classroom and encourage more people to get involved. Rather than focus on the programme as a whole, we wanted to show its impact on an individual level.
Becoming a Railway Engineer - Waltham Forest College
Waltham Forest College has partnered with Trackworks UK to offer the London Multiply Programme as part of a broader course to upskill and get people into the workforce as railway engineers. This practical pathway has already helped several learners secure jobs in the railway sector.
Healthy Eating - Working Men’s College
To tackle a hesitancy about going into a conventional college setting among members of their community, Working Men’s College in King’s Cross began offering the London Multiply Programme with a focus on healthy eating. This way of engaging people with the numeracy they encounter in everyday life has seen some of their students go on to pursue maths at GCSE, A-Level, and University.
Becoming a Nurse in the NHS - West London College
West London College has partnered with the NHS to offer maths tuition with a healthcare focus to help aspiring nurses like Asma and Maria get into the workforce and fill much-needed vacancies in the health service. The programme is bridging vital skills gaps in the NHS and offering life-changing opportunities for learners.
Learning Maths as an Adult - South Thames College
South Thames College, in partnership with the Mayor of London, offers the London Multiply Programme to support adults who struggled with maths in school. The programme focuses on learners with conditions like dyslexia, low self-esteem, and other learning challenges, helping them build confidence and essential numeracy skills. In the video, Michelle shares how the programme has empowered her to now teach her grandson maths—a powerful example of learning across generations.
Creative Numbers - CityLit College
CityLit College specialises in supporting young adults with severe learning and mental disabilities. As part of the London Multiply Programme, the college helps learners develop numeracy skills for everyday tasks like shopping and managing money, which in turn boosts confidence and independence. In the video, Tayla explains how her participation led to her getting a part-time job in a shop—something she hadn’t thought possible before.
Shopping and Budgeting - NourishHub
NourishHub in Hammersmith & Fulham was set up with the goal of supporting those who are socially isolated and food insecure, using food as a catalyst. In response to the needs and wants of their residents, they set up a partnership with the local Adult Learning service to offer the London Multiply Programme with a focus on household economy and budgeting.