Schools in Wrexham encouraged to sign up for NSPCC Number Day

Schools across Wales are being encouraged to sign up to NSPCC Number Day to help more children engage with and enjoy maths.

Number Day is one of the NSPCC’s annual flagship dates aimed at children in nurseries, primary and secondary schools, with teachers and pupils raising vital funds for the NSPCC while having fun with maths and numbers.

This year’s event takes place on Friday, February 3, and will see free curriculum-based downloadable activities available to schools across the country to help liven up their lessons while raising funds for the children’s charity.

This year, Johnny Ball, veteran children’s TV presenter and maths enthusiast is supporting the NSPCC’s Number Day.

He said: “The NSPCC’s Number Day is a great way for all children and schools to celebrate the joy of learning mathematics while supporting such a great cause.”

The NSPCC website has suggestions for activities and games children and teachers can enjoy.

Once teachers sign up, they can find out more about activities, including ‘Dress up for Digits’ where children, pupils and staff can wear an item of clothing on Number Day with a number on it and make a donation to the NSPCC.

Since Number Day was first launched in 2000, it has raised nearly £3 million for the NSPCC.

Last year, 5,000 schools across the UK got involved with Number Day and raised a vital £400,000.

Terry Fitzpatrick, school’s services co-ordinator said; “So far we have more than 100 schools taking part this year in Wales and NSPCC Cymru is looking for more teachers to sign up.

“All resources for the day are available in English and Welsh.

“The funds raised will help support important NSPCC services such as Childline and Speak Out Stay Safe, a programme which sees the NSPCC visit primary schools and teach children how to recognise signs of abuse and neglect, and who to talk to if they are worried.”

If you would like to know more about taking part in the NSPCC’s forthcoming Number Day please visit the NSPCC website.