The price will cover both the lead teacher and teaching assistant’s places on the course, is delivered online by an accredited ECC Trainer.
Please note: In order to guarantee the timely delivery of resources to your school you should place your order at least one week before the intervention start date.
Event Details:
Day 1: Tuesday 20th January 2026 13.00 – 16.00 (TA and link teacher)
Day 2: Tuesday 24th February 2026 13.00 -16.00 (TA only)
Day 3: Friday 13th March 2026 13.00 – 16.00 (TA only)
Day 4: Tuesday 24th March 2026 13.00 – 16.00 (TA and link teacher)
Services For Education is a provider of Every Child Counts which provides professional development, training and resources for school leaders, teachers and teaching assistants in and beyond the UK. It is run by Edge Hill University on a not-for-profit basis and was set up with support from the DfE.
For further information about the programme please visit the Every Child Counts website here.
1stClass@number Interventions 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
How does it all work?
- ready-made with detailed session guidance and extensive resources
- trained teaching assistants 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 tailor to the children’s needs
- children continue to take part in their normal class mathematic lessons
- stimulating, enjoyable games and activities engage the children and build confidence
Training and professional development
- delivered by an accredited ECC Trainer
- training for teaching assistants – mathematical subject knowledge and pedagogy – adapting lesson plans to meet children’s needs
- training for a school Link Teacher, with the TA, – supporting, managing & evaluating 1stClass@Number
- the teaching assistant starting working with their group of pupils straight after the first training day
Resources and support
- 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 analysis of impact and children’s progress
- phone and e-mail support from ECC and the Trainer
For more information contact us here.
About the Adviser
Donna Sankey - Independent Consultant
Donna Sankey, Intervention Teacher, and Trainer, is a passionate advocate for children's education and well-being. With over 30 years of experience working with children, Donna's journey started as a qualified nurse and evolved through voluntary work and teaching assistant roles before she pursued a degree and obtained qualified teacher status. Her dedication to supporting children facing challenges in developing their skills has always been at the core of her professional journey.
When the opportunity to become an intervention teacher presented itself, Donna eagerly pursued training for an Every Child Counts (ECC) intervention at Edge Hill University. This experience opened doors for her to further enhance her knowledge of various ECC interventions, which she now uses to support children in her school. Donna's enthusiasm for helping children reach their full potential led her to become a trainer for multiple intervention programs.
As a middle leader, Donna extends her expertise to support colleagues in implementing interventions effectively, ensuring positive outcomes for students with diverse needs. Continuously striving to expand her knowledge and skills, Donna actively seeks out new interventions to enhance her role as an Intervention Teacher. She dedicates herself to ongoing training, including delivering successful mathematics intervention programs like Success@Arithmetic and 1stClass@Number on behalf of Edge Hill University. Donna's unwavering passion for empowering children through education shines through in her work every day.
