NSPCC encourages schools to make it count for children

NSPCC encourages schools to make it count for children and sign up for Number Day 2013

The NSPCC is calling on primary and secondary school teachers in Rochdale Borough to sign up and get number crunching to celebrate Number Day on 3 December 2013.

Schools that have registered will receive their fundraising pack in October and will also be able to download additional teaching and fundraising materials including comprehensive, curriculum based resources, created with Oxford University Press, to help teachers deliver interactive and engaging maths lessons that are fun and raise money at the same time!

Pupils and teachers can also get involved in activities such as ‘Dress Up For Digits Day’ where pupils make a small donation to wear an item of clothing with a number on it, or take part in quizzes such as ‘Who Wants to be a Mathionnaire’. Of course, schools are welcome to put on their thinking caps and create their own Number Day fundraising events too!

By being part of Number Day 2013, schools in Rochdale will be helping the NSPCC to protect children all year round through its projects and services including ChildLine – the UK’s free, confidential 24-hour helpline and online service for children and young people in distress or danger.

Local schools fundraising manager, Mel Holland said: “Number Day is open to all primary and secondary schools across Greater Manchester and is a fantastic, fun way to get children of all ages engaged in maths.

“We’re keen for as many schools as possible in the Greater Manchester to get involved, so whether you ‘Dress up for Digits’, or choose another number crunching activity of your own, getting involved in Number Day will help support the vital work of the NSPCC.”

Oxford University Press Head of Marketing for UK Schools, Heather Atkinson, said: “Oxford University Press is delighted to be supporting the NSPCC’s National Number Day by helping with the creation of resources and the promotion of the initiative to schools.

"It’s a fantastic way of making maths meaningful to all, regardless of ability or age and it also helps to raise awareness among pupils, teachers and parents of the incredible work done by the NSPCC.

"We want to help teachers ensure that every pupil reaches their full potential through inspiring resources, fun ideas and practical support, and so National Number Day is an event that we are proud to be a part of.”

To register your school, visit www.nspcc.org.uk/numberday where all curriculum based maths resources will be available to download from mid October.