• In 2011, The National Children's Bureau (The NCB) carried out some research on the National Schools Top Trumps Tournament and found that Top Trumps does help children improve their basic numeracy and literacy, as well as help them gain and deepen their knowledge on the subject matter covered in the pack.
  
  
• Among teachers who were interviewed as part of the study during last year's Top Trumps Tournament, many agreed that playing Top Trumps enabled children to:
  
  
• Practice reading skills
• Learn new words or mathematical terms such as units
• Exercise number skills such as comparing heights, weights, dates, or rating scales
• Hone decision-making skills/ ability to make choices
• Develop lateral thinking and strategic play
• Find out and retain new facts and figures.

Click here to read a summary of the report.

The Government is encouraging schools to actively engage young children with the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and to take the magic and inspiration into the classroom and playgrounds of UK schools. The London 2012 Top Trumps Tournament gives schools the perfect opportunity to do just that

Schools that participate in the NATIONAL SCHOOLS 2012 TOP TRUMPS TOURNAMENT can use their involvement as the basis of an application to join the London 2012 Get Set network. Schools that join the Get Set network will receive a plaque and certificate, and will be granted the right to use the London 2012 education logo on their website, school/college sign and letterhead.

These schools can also access exclusive rewards such as tours of the Olympic Park, visits from athletes and, if they join before the 16th December, will receive priority access to tickets to the Games through the London 2012 Ticketshare initiative!
‘Get Set’ is the official London 2012 education programme for schools and colleges across the UK. It provides free learning resources for 3-19 year olds to find out more about the Games and explore the Olympic Values of excellence, friendship and respect, and the Paralympic Values of determination, inspiration, courage and equality.

Visit www.london2012.com/getset to find out more.