This article has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council's Early Years Advisory Teacher, Karen Loft, for the attention of all Early Years and Childcare Practitioners.
The National Day Nurseries Association’s Maths Champions programme builds the knowledge of nursery practitioners to support children’s early mathematical development. It is an online, one-year programme delivered to both Private, Voluntary or Independent (PVI), maintained and school-based nursery settings.
In each setting, a ‘Maths Champion’ is selected: a senior member of staff, who is supported to drive improvement in maths practice across the setting. This member of staff, with support of an allocated Deputy Maths Champion, is supported to audit current practice and create and implement an action plan for supporting colleagues to improve maths practice throughout the year. The support includes bespoke online training, including modules on early mathematical development and coaching, resources, and one-to-one support.
All PVI, maintained and school-based nursery settings in England are eligible to participate in the programme. Settings will be onboarded from February 2024 to June 2024, with the programme being delivered over 12 months. Settings must nominate a Maths Champion and Deputy Maths Champion who are qualified at Level 3 or above. Settings with a minimum of six 3 & 4 year olds can register their interest to take part in this project below.
To read the full article please follow this link: Maths Champions (subsidised programme) | EEF (educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk)