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Maths Champions gives children sustained progress
New analysis reveals that children who have participated in an early years maths programme gain from sustained progress in both maths and language development by the end of reception class.
This progress is likely to be more marked for those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) has released findings which suggest that the initial progress children on the Maths Champions programme made have longer-lasting effects, extending at least until the end of their school reception year.
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Promoting positive nutrition and physical activity in your setting
According to NHS data, one in five children is overweight or obese by the age of five, just 27% of children regularly play outside their homes (OnePoll 2022) and 26% of people have concerns about being able to afford enough fruit and vegetables to ensure their family eats well (British Nutrition Foundation, June 2023).
NDNA can support you to focus on physical activity and nutrition in your nursery in two different ways:
- The practitioner-champion route: PANCo training
- The setting-wide approach: Start Life Well
Supporting nurseries across the UK and overseas
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For support when you need it most…
NDNA gives you the reassuring, expert advice and time-saving resources that allow you to focus on what you do best, caring for children in early years.
Join NDNA for:
- A stronger voice on issues crucial to your business
- Time-saving resources and expert, reassuring advice
- Access to more information, plus training and ideas to help improve practice
- As well as great savings on nursery essentials.
