Who can take part?

This programme is for Early Years teachers who would like to develop their specialist knowledge for teaching maths to Reception pupils. It may be particularly relevant for teachers who have moved phases or have not received maths-specific training.

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What is involved?

This programme supports Early Years teachers to develop specialist knowledge for teaching maths, complementing
teaching for mastery approaches as exemplified in NCETM’s Essence of Mathematics Teaching for Mastery. It will
be particularly relevant for individual teachers that have not received maths-specific training. Maths leads in primary
schools who want to deepen their knowledge of Early Years maths practice would benefit from participating in this
programme. A maths lead may find that participating alongside an Early Years teacher from their school will support
their understanding of progression from Foundation Stage to KS1.
Participants will attend the equivalent of four days, where they will collaboratively work on maths tasks facilitated by
Cohort Leads. There is opportunity for structured conversations in order to unpick the maths, the pedagogy modelled
within sessions, misconceptions that pupils have, and how the approaches can be transferred to the participants’
classrooms. Between sessions, participants contribute to their online community, complete school-based tasks, and
share their observations through discussions with peers.

 

What will you learn?

• Your pupils will demonstrate a positive attitude towards maths, being willing to have a go, persevere, and share their mathematical ideas

• You will explore and increase your use of a range of pedagogic approaches that will support pupils in engaging with and developing their maths

• You will understand how maths opportunities can be developed across all areas and in everyday routines​

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What is the cost?

The SKTM Early Years Programme is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so is free to participating schools.