We are offering the Counting Collections programme to MATs and Stronger Practice Hubs across the country.

The programme includes the following.

• A class counting library of resources. This includes 50 colour-coded collections (boxes of different numbers of objects) and a set of tools (5 and 10 frames, pots, trays and number tracks and lines) for counting. The library is worth £770 and is delivered to the school. 

• Five professional development sessions for a lead practitioner (one day in personand four half-days online). The practitioner joins a cohort of 15 local practitioners who attend sessions together across the year.   

• Learning trajectory documents to support understanding of progression in four areas of number: counting, subitising, comparison and composition.   

• Access to Counting Collections Online professional learning environment which includes short videos, explanations and resources, as well as space to share ideas. 

To take advantage of the offer, at least 15 schools and/or early years settings need to sign up. For more information, please contact CountingCollections@nottingham.ac.uk

In 2025-26, three Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs are offering the Counting Collections programme to a cohort of 15 teachers.