The veteran children’s TV presenter and maths enthusiast will be supporting the charity’s annual fundraiser, Number Day, which offers resources aimed at ‘livening up’ maths while raising money for charities like Speak out Stay Safe and Childline.
The event, which takes place on 3 February, is free to register through the NSPCC website and nurseries will be sent ideas for games and activities, such as Dress up for Digits where children and staff can wear an item of clothing with a number on it and make a donation to the NSPCC.
Ball said, ‘It’s a great way for all children and schools to celebrate the joy of learning mathematics while supporting such a great cause.
‘Maths is an essential part of a child’s education as the ability to count, play with numbers and tackle puzzles, builds confidence and problem-solving thinking - all of which are essential lifelong skills. And most important of all, learning maths is fun.’
Since Number Day was first launched in 2000, it has raised nearly £3m for the NSPCC. Last year, 5,000 schools and nurseries got involved and raised £400,000.
Katie Fudge, NSPCC fundraising manager said, ‘Whether you’re from a school or a nursery, by taking part in this year’s Number Day, not only will you be inspiring children by making maths education fun but you’ll be helping to support the NSPCC as well.
‘This year’s Number Day promises to be our best mega maths fundraiser yet, with NSPCC Rock which is an online times tables competition for schools, and more resources than ever before being made available to schools.’
- Remember to share your Number Day posts and photos on social media and to include the hashtag #NumberDay.
Register for the NSPCC's Number Day here
