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: Wednesday 13th January 2026 9:00 – 12:00
Day 2: Thursday 22nd January 2026 9:00 – 12.00
Day 3: Thursday 5th March 2026 9:00 – 12.00
This course is delivered online.
Success@Arithmetic is a calculation-based intervention for KS2 and KS3 (years 5 to 8) pupils who struggle with arithmetic, number and written calculation skills.
The price will include all training and resources for both the TA and link teacher.
Our Success@Arithmetic intervention programmes aim to:
· provide targeted use of the Pupil Premium
· support the new National Curriculum for Mathematics
· promote mathematical thinking and understanding
· develop secure and fluent calculation methods through carefully staged progression
· promote a mastery approach
· develop the mathematical subject knowledge of both teachers and teaching assistants
· provide detailed evidence of progress and impact.
How does it all work?
The sessions use number rods, bar modelling and written methods to build a complete mathematical picture to develop pupils’ arithmetical fluency.
· a lead teacher and one or two teaching assistants trained together
· the lead teacher conducts a diagnostic assessment and selects a series of Success@Arithmetic steps to form a tailored programme of up to 24 sessions
· the teaching assistant delivers to an intervention group of up to three pupils
· the teaching assistant starts working with their group of pupils straight after the first training day
· the training runs alongside the implementation of the teaching programme, in that way the teaching assistant is trained topic by topic
Training and professional development
· Delivered locally by an accredited ECC Trainer
· Training days for the lead teacher and the teaching assistant
· A strong focus on mathematical subject knowledge
· Develops effective pedagogical approaches
· Promotes partnership between teachers and teaching assistants to raise achievement
· the training runs alongside the implementation of the teaching programme, in that way the teaching assistant is trained topic by topic
Resources and support
· Interactive and easily adaptable session plans.
· Extensive resources including number rods.
· 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.
For more information on Success@Arithmetic visit the Every Child Counts website here.
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.
