Childline: Schools can sign up now to take part in this year’s Number Day

It would be impossible to be here the way that we are – 24/7 – without the support of fundraising events here in the North East and across the country.

One of the most important fundraising events in the NSPCC’s calendar is Number Day, which celebrates its 26th anniversary on Friday, February 6.

Supported by legendary TV broadcaster Johnny Ball and financial expert and presenter Emmanuel Asuquo, Number Day sees children in classrooms across the region and the country take part in games and activities to help fundraise in an educational way.

Number Day is a chance to remind young people that numbers are a life skill. Helping them understand numbers can prepare them for the real world, and the activities talk about money to help children build good financial habits early.

Schools can sign up now to take part in this year’s Number Day – it’s free, and signing up gives teachers access to a range of material to help inspire activities and games on the day.

One of this year’s new activities is the Enterprising Business Project, which sees young people follow guidance from the television presenter to work as teams. Deciding on a business name, location and what they will sell, make or distribute, the children will learn more about the world of business and entrepreneurship while having fun with their friends.

This year’s Number Day also includes two fascinating and fun activities created by Johnny Ball focusing on the historic Greek mathematician; Pythagoras and his theory of music and Pythagoras of Samos and his pretty number patterns.

But the annual event also needs the support of schools and children across the country, so if you have a child in primary school and would like their school to take part, please talk to staff about signing up to the NSPCC Number Day on February 6.

*Schools and nurseries can sign up to Number Day for free at www.nspcc.org.uk/numberday or email [email protected] for more information.