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1ˢᵗClass@Number for children who need a helping hand with mathematics

Our 1stClass@Number mathematics intervention programmes

There are three 1stClass@Number mathematics intervention programmes available to schools:

  • Becoming1stClass@Number for children who need further support to secure the Early Learning Goal for Number.
  • 1stClass@Number 1: for children who need further support at the level of the Year 1 curriculum.
  • 1stClass@Number 2: for children who need further support at the level of the Year 2 curriculum.
Child working on a maths worksheet task in the classroom.

Impact on achievement

Since being trained in 1stClass@Number 1 and 2, I have seen both of our Teaching Assistants in action and the children have responded so well. The training has been a huge benefit to them and the school team.


Mr Scott Tait Headteacher, Bishop Aldhelm’s C.E. Primary School, Poole
Over 55,000 pupils in Years 1 to 11 have been supported by 1stClass@Number in 4,000 schools.
They made an average Number Age gain of 13 months in only 4 months – over 3 times the expected progress.
93% of them showed more confidence and interest in learning mathematics in class after 1stClass@Number.

Thanks to the ECC Trainer for all her support on the course! It was valuable and gave me confidence throughout. I look forward to seeing the progress the children have made. The children and I have really enjoyed 1stClass@Number 1 – an intervention programme we can continue to use in school.


Mrs Julie Nembhard Teaching Assistant, Claremont Primary and Nursery School, Nottingham
  • Ready-made with detailed session guidance and extensive resources
  • Trained teaching assistant delivers up to 30 half-hour sessions to a group of up to four children, for 10 -15 weeks
  • Lessons focus on number and calculation, developing children’s mathematical understanding, communication and reasoning skills
  • Each topic starts with a simple assessment that helps the teaching assistant to tailor sessions to the children’s needs
  • Children continue to take part in their normal class mathematics lessons
  • Stimulating, enjoyable games and activities engage the children and build their confidence
  • The teaching assistant starts working with their group of pupils straight after the first training day

1stClass@Number intervention programmes aim to:

  • provide targeted use of the Pupil Premium
  • support the National Curriculum for Mathematics
  • raise mathematical attainment
  • increase enjoyment and engagement in mathematics
  • develop teaching assistants’ subject knowledge and wider effectiveness
  • provide detailed evidence of progress and impact.
  • Delivered by an accredited ECC Trainer
  • Training for teaching assistants – mathematical subject knowledge and pedagogy – adapting session plans to meet children’s needs
  • Training for a school Link Teacher, with the TA, – supporting, managing & evaluating 1stClass@Number
  • Interactive and easily adaptable session plans
  • Extensive ready-made resources that are organised for you topic by topic.
  • Online guidance and downloadable resources
  • Access to the ECC data system, providing detailed analyses of impact and children’s progress.
  • Phone and e-mail support from ECC and the Trainer
Contact a 1ˢᵗClass@Number Trainer

Further information

Charges
Accessing the training

Get in touch

For all general enquiries, please get in touch with the Every Child Counts team.

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01695 657133