Around 38 hours across 12 months to build stronger maths practice for children
September is a fresh start. It is also a great time to invest in your team’s professional development.
Starting Maths Champions in September gives early years practitioners the opportunity to build their knowledge, confidence and practice. The programme includes around 38 hours of professional development, spread across 12 months.
This means practitioners have time to put their learning into practice. As a result, they can make changes that support children’s mathematical development.
Around 38 hours of valuable professional development
Around 38 hours is a valuable investment in your team’s development. However, we know that finding time for training can be challenging in a busy early years setting.
That’s why Maths Champions is designed to be flexible.
The learning takes place over 12 months. This gives your setting time to plan participation around your existing routines, staffing and ratios.
Practitioners can complete their learning and apply it directly within their setting. They can then try new approaches, reflect on their practice and make improvements as they go.
Make everyday maths count
Maths is already part of children’s everyday experiences.
Counting during tidy-up time, comparing sizes, exploring shapes, spotting patterns or working out whether there are enough cups for everyone can all provide opportunities for mathematical learning.
Maths Champions helps practitioners recognise these moments and use them more effectively, supporting children’s mathematical development through play, routines and everyday interactions.
Why start Maths Champions in September?
The start of a new academic year is a natural time to review your setting’s priorities. It is also a good opportunity to plan professional development for the months ahead.
Starting Maths Champions in September gives your team 12 months to engage with the programme. During this time, they can put their learning into practice and make improvements to your maths provision.
You don’t need to find a short window for all the learning. Instead, the programme gives you time to make it work for your setting.
Give your team the opportunity to make a difference
Settings nominate a Maths Champion and Deputy Maths Champion, who develop their knowledge and share their learning with colleagues.
With around 38 hours of professional development, flexible learning over 12 months and a strong focus on applying learning in practice, Maths Champions can support lasting improvements in how your team approaches early maths.
The programme is fully funded for eligible early years settings in England.
Ready to get started?
If early maths is one of your priorities for the year ahead, now is a great time to take the next step.
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