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learndirect tackles poor maths skills with online football game

With interest in the 2010 World Cup set to be sky high, learndirect is launching an online football game that tests players' maths ability.

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learndirect jumps on board Silver Surfers' Day

learndirect is delighted to lend its support to the ninth annual "Silver Surfers" Day on 21 May.

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Welcome from the Chief Executive

As the Conservative-Liberal Democrat government starts outlining its plans to tackle the budget deficit, there's no doubt there will be both challenges and opportunities ahead.

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Digital Participation

We're delighted to be involved with the Digital Participation Consortium, committed to helping more people do more online.

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Focus on numeracy

See how we're working to engage more learners in maths.

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learndirect features in The Mirror

The Mirror has listed Football Fever 2010 in their ULTIMATE family guide to the World Cup, flagging it as a fun activity for all the family

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Local recognition for learners

The Oldham Chronicle featured a pair of learndirect mature students who faced their fears against the odds and have been shortlisted for an award to celebrate their success.

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Jeff Stelling, Countdown and Soccer Saturday presenter fronting our Football Fever 2010 campaign to help learners engage with maths, via a facebook game.
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