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The Big Plus: help with reading, writing and numbers

Categories: The Big Plus, learning, development

A little support can make a big difference. See employees' confidence rise as The Big Plus helps staff to improve basic literacy and numeracy skills.

The Big Plus is a free, Scottish Government funded initiative to help boost literacy and numeracy skills across Scotland. As one in five people in the country struggle with reading, writing or numbers, it's likely that at least some of your employees fall into this category.

Visit The Big Plus website or call our helpline on 0808 100 1080 to access the adult literacy and numeracy team for your area.

Improving staff literacy and numeracy

Holding down a job when you don't have basic reading, writing and number skills can be a strain. Helping employees to build up basic skills will take a weight off their mind and give them the skills and focus required to really get on with the task at hand.

The Big Plus offers you an ideal route to improving basic skills for employees. You can encourage employees to turn to the service for free, impartial advice and tuition that fits around their work and personal commitments.

With employees engaged in The Big Plus, you can look forward to seeing exciting changes in your workplace. Employees who are successful in improving basic skills in literacy and numeracy will be more confident, positive, efficient and productive.

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