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Once you have worked through this guide, if you want to learn more about looking after your money, and you have access to the Internet, the website www.moneymatterstome.co.uk goes into much more detail. It has lots more information as well as interactive tools to help you learn. Your local library should provide Internet access if you need it (which might be free).

If you would like to email the LTAM team with any feedback on this site or the LTAM project please email Jo Knight.

If you want to find out more about how you can improve your reading, writing and number skills, speak to your Supervising Officer, Offender Manager, Resettlement Team or contact:

• Learndirect freephone helpline 0800 100 900 offers information, advice and guidance on courses. Open 7 days a week 8am to 10pm, including holidays. You can also get advice online from www.learndirect.co.uk.

• BBC Learning is a comprehensive website with email and phone support covering everything from an option to searching for a course to links to the popular Skillswise and Maths-on-line. Visit www.bbc.co.uk/learning, or call the BBC freephone advice line, which is open from 8am to 10am 7 days a week 08000 150 950.

• Nextsteps promotes learning and work to all adults from the age of 20. There are offices in all areas of England with freephone numbers. To find the nearest branch go to www.nextstep.org.uk.

• Directgov is a public information website www.direct.gov.uk that has an education and learning section which can help you ‘get rid of your gremlins’ and improve your reading, writing and maths. Dial the freephone number 0800 660 800 or they can ring you back if you book a call online, at http://learndirect.phoneme.net/50193/CallBack.html.

• Your local library is one of the best resources you can use. It can be an excellent place to find information about organisations in the area which offer financial advice and guidance. It should also have information about any local courses on financial matters. The librarians are on hand to help you find this information. Most libraries also offer access to the Internet, which you may need to book. Open hours can vary from location to location.