Project Code: NCP24-25

This project is designed to support Early Years Practitioners in developing specialist knowledge for teaching mathematics, thus enabling them to understand, teach and support pupils in maths in the classroom.

Who can take part?

These programmes are designed for individuals who would like to develop their specialist knowledge for teaching maths to three to five years olds. This may be particularly relevant for NQTs, teachers that have moved phases, or teachers that have not received maths-specific training.

What is involved?

There are two types of SKTM Early Years pathways:

• Pathway One: Number Patterns and Structures

• Pathway Two: Pattern, Shape, Space and Measures.

Each pathway has three core elements, three associated pedagogy sessions, and tasks to support the transition from theory to practice. There is also a final core unit that aims to review quality provision. The intention is that each pathway is the equivalent of a four-day programme.

In the upcoming year 2024/25, we will be running Pathway One, Number, Patterns and Structure.

What will you learn?

Participants will:

• develop enhanced maths specialist knowledge with a particular emphasis on developmental progression in the Early Years to ensure sequences of learning are cohesive

• consider the learning opportunities and pedagogical approaches across the wider provision – reviewing and enhancing the opportunities to promote mathematical learning.

What is the cost?

The SKTM Early Years Programme project is fully funded to access by the Maths Hubs Programme so is free to participating schools to join.

The button below is to register your expression of interest, you will then receive an email from us requesting confirmation of your participation in this programme. Please note, your place will not be secured until you have provided confirmation of attendance.

Sessions:

All sessions (apart from Session 2), will take place at the Outwood Institute of Education, Tenter Balk Lane, Doncaster, DN6 7EQ on the following dates and times:

• Session 1: Thursday 23rd January 2025 (9.00am - 12:00pm)

• Session 2: Tuesday 11th March 2025 (9.00am - 12.00pm) - Online Session

• Session 3: Thursday 17th April 2025 (9.00am - 12.00pm)

• Session 4: Friday 2nd May 2025 (9.00am - 12.00pm)

• Session 5: Tuesday 13th May 2025 (9.00am - 12.00pm)

• Session 6: Tuesday 10th June 2025 (9.00am - 12.00pm)