Securing Early Number Foundations: Supporting Success in the Numeracy Check 18/08/2026
About
Are your students struggling with early number concepts in the Numeracy Check?
This practical, evidence-informed workshop is designed for teachers who want to strengthen foundational counting skills, support students requiring intervention, and upskill their own pedagogical knowledge of Early Years numeracy progressions.
Suitable for Teachers of:
- Early Childhood (Pre-Kindy)
- Kindergarten
- Reception
- Year 1 (intervention)
This session unpacks the initial and extended counting principles, helping teachers identify gaps, understand what struggling students may be doing, and implement simple, high-impact classroom and intervention strategies.
Participants will leave with:
- A clear progression of the counting principles
- Strategies to support students below benchmark
- Guidance for strengthening foundations before Year 1
- Increased pedagogical knowledge of Early Years numeracy development
Perfect for schools and early childhood settings wanting to build strong early number foundations and improve Year 1 Numeracy Check outcomes.
Presented by Ali Ellis - Ali Ellis is the Numeracy Consultant for SPELD SA, holding a Postgraduate qualification in Special Educational Needs and a specialist teaching degree in Mathematics. She has extensive experience supporting students requiring targeted numeracy intervention and has led whole-school numeracy improvement initiatives. Ali previously worked as an Inclusion Lead and Maths Leader in the UK, and now supports students and schools through numeracy clinics, intervention programs, and professional learning for teachers, helping educators implement high-impact strategies that accelerate numeracy success.
We also offer in-school training. Request quote.
WORKSHOP COST:
Tutor Member $120
Member $142.50
Non-member $150
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