Numbers Count an intensive intervention for learners in Years 1 to 8 who have the greatest difficulties with mathematics
Our Numbers Count mathematics intervention programmes
We have two Numbers Count mathematics intervention programmes available to schools:
- Numbers Count – for learners in Years 1 to 3
- Numbers Count 2 – for learners in Years 4 to 9
Impact on achievement
Our Numbers Count teacher has shared her expertise with colleagues and had a positive effect on a large number of children across the school, well beyond those in the intervention.
Julia Hawkins, Head Teacher, Queen’s Crescent School, Wiltshire
A Numbers Count teacher-in-training can begin to teach learners after the first two training days.
- after a detailed diagnostic assessment, the teacher plans a tailored programme for each child
- a specially trained Numbers Count teacher gives learners at least three 30-minutes lessons a week for a term, individually or in twos or threes
- rigorous, active lessons focus on number and calculation
- teacher liaises with parents and shares their specialist knowledge with colleagues – raising standards for all learners.
Our Numbers Count mathematics intervention programmes aim to:
- provide targeted use of the Pupil Premium
- support the National Curriculum for Mathematics
- raise mathematical attainment for the lowest achievers
- create an ‘in-house specialist’ mathematics teacher who helps to raise standards for all learners
- provide detailed evidence of progress and impact.
- 7 days of training by an accredited ECC Trainer over 2 terms
- Mathematical subject and pedagogical knowledge
- Supporting parents and colleagues across the school
- 2 school visits by the Trainer
- ECC accreditation for teacher and school
- Ongoing CPD and school visits every year
- Resources and support
- Detailed handbook guidance
- Online guidance and downloadable resources
- Access to the ECC data system, providing detailed analyses of impact and learners’ progress
- Phone and e-mail support from ECC and the Trainer
Further information
Get in touch
For all general enquiries, please get in touch with the Every Child Counts team.