Benefits for schools
These days, the Government encourages all schools to have a
business link to help enrich the learning experiences available to
students. Number Partners is a great starting point for building a
relationship with a local employer as well as improving pupils'
maths skills.
Benefits to school students include:
- meeting interested and committed adults who might provide new
perspectives
- the opportunity to learn in a fun way through games and
discussion
- receiving individual support and attention in numeracy
- regular opportunities to practise maths skills, for example
counting, adding, subtracting and multiplying
- developing personal, communication and social skills through
talking to an adult from the wider community
- improved motivation, confidence, self-esteem and communication
skills
- raised aspirations and career ambitions
- understanding how numeracy can help them later in life; in the
world of work.
Benefits to teachers include:
- access to a free, voluntary resource from the wider community
which complements curriculum-based activities
- providing students with a new approach to learning and
enriching their classroom experience
- the chance to update knowledge of business activities and
resources
- the opportunity for continued professional development through
business links
- increased student motivation and feedback.
For lots more information on the mutual benefits of employer
engagement in education, visit the Employers'
Guide and Teachers' Guide to education employer
engagement.