As autumn gets underway, there are plenty of opportunities for autumn maths in early years settings. For example, pumpkins, leaves and seasonal play can help children explore counting, sorting, comparing and patterns. Maths does not need to be a separate activity. Instead, it can be part of the play, routines and conversations that happen every… Continue reading Autumn maths for early years: pumpkins, patterns and plenty of play
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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… Continue reading Around 38 hours across 12 months to build stronger maths practice for children
Maths Champions programme shortlisted for two Children & Young People Now Awards 2026
We’re delighted to announce that NDNA’s Maths Champions programme has been shortlisted in two categories at the Children & Young People Now Awards 2026. The programme has been recognised in both The Learning Award and The Workforce Development Award, highlighting its impact on children’s learning while supporting the professional development of the early years workforce.… Continue reading Maths Champions programme shortlisted for two Children & Young People Now Awards 2026
Make summer CPD count with Maths Champions
Give your team the confidence with summer CPD to support children’s early maths development before the new academic year begins Summer CPD can be a valuable opportunity for early years settings to invest in staff development before the pace of the new academic year begins. NDNA’s Maths Champions programme offers flexible online training designed to… Continue reading Make summer CPD count with Maths Champions
Free spring maths activities for early years | Easter maths ideas for nurseries
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your approach and bring maths into everyday play in simple, engaging ways. Whether you’re planning for Easter or just making the most of the season, there are plenty of opportunities to build maths naturally into what you already do. To get you started, here are some free Maths… Continue reading Free spring maths activities for early years | Easter maths ideas for nurseries
Join the next wave of NDNA Maths Champions programme: 5,000 new fully funded places for nurseries in England
We’re really pleased to announce that the Department for Education will fund 5,000 additional places on NDNA’s Maths Champions programme, opening the door for even more early years settings across England to take part. The programme supports nursery practitioners to feel more confident about maths and helps them recognise the many ways mathematical thinking can… Continue reading Join the next wave of NDNA Maths Champions programme: 5,000 new fully funded places for nurseries in England
Maths confidence soars as three early years settings complete NDNA’s Maths Champions programme
National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) is proud to celebrate three early years settings that have successfully completed the Maths Champions programme this year: Thornhill Community Pre-school, Best Friends Day Nursery Chester and Appletree Corner Daycare and Pre-school. The Maths Champions programme continues to demonstrate its impact in supporting early years practitioners to build confidence, deepen… Continue reading Maths confidence soars as three early years settings complete NDNA’s Maths Champions programme
Early Years Maths activities that build confidence
How the Maths Champions Programme is boosting practitioner confidence through early years maths activities at The Rocking Horse Nursery At NDNA, we are proud to deliver the national Maths Champions Programme, a research-informed initiative designed to strengthen early mathematical understanding across nurseries and early years settings. The programme supports practitioners to confidently embed high-quality early… Continue reading Early Years Maths activities that build confidence
Maths Champions: Festive Early Years Maths Success
This festive season, NDNA’s Maths Champions programme has been delighted to see early years settings across the UK embracing Christmas themes to enrich children’s early mathematical development. After reaching out to participating nurseries, our Early Years Advisers received a collection of wonderful examples showing how practitioners are embedding maths into meaningful, playful learning experiences. From… Continue reading Maths Champions: Festive Early Years Maths Success