About the Project
Strengthening Numeracy in Prisons is an Erasmus+ project dedicated to enhancing numeracy skills and improving reintegration outcomes for incarcerated adults across Europe.
Reducing the High Prevalence of Limited Numeracy Skills
The main objective of this project is to reduce the high prevalence of limited numeracy skills among incarcerated adults and enhance their employability and reintegration outcomes.
We achieve this by strengthening numeracy skills and fostering positive educational attitudes through a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach.
Research shows that 30-50% of incarcerated adults have limited numeracy skills—significantly higher than the general population and even higher than those with limited literacy skills.
What is Numeracy?
Numeracy goes beyond basic mathematics—it’s a vital life skill that impacts daily activities and employment opportunities.
Everyday Situations
- Grocery shopping and budgeting
- Reading and understanding pay slips
- Using medication correctly
- Managing household bills
Work-Related Situations
- Planning work schedules
- Measuring and calculating quantities
- Understanding workplace data
- Time management and productivity
Our Long-Term Vision
Creating sustainable change that extends beyond the project timeline
Improve Numeracy Skills
Measurably enhance the numeracy abilities of incarcerated individuals, enabling better daily life management and employment prospects.
Sustained Use of Screening Protocols
Ensure prison systems continue to use our assessment toolkit long after the project concludes, making it a standard practice.
Collaborative Educator Community
Foster a lasting network of prison educators who share best practices, resources, and support across national boundaries.
Our Guiding Principles
Three interconnected strategies to strengthen numeracy education and support successful reintegration
Inclusivity
We develop accessible tools and resources that work for diverse learning needs and backgrounds.
Innovation
We create evidence-based assessment toolkits and professional development approaches.
Collaboration
We build supportive networks among educators, stakeholders, and policymakers across Europe.
International Partnership
Working together across three countries to create lasting change
the Netherlands
Belgium
Ireland
Meet the team
the Netherland
the Netherland
Ireland
Ireland
Ireland
Belgium
Belgium