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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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
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