Early Years Work Groups
2024-2025 Projects
Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics -
Early Years Teachers
Summary
This programme supports Early Years teachers in developing specialist knowledge for teaching mathematics to Reception pupils, thus enabling them to understand, teach and support pupils in maths in the classroom.
Time Commitment: equivalent of 4 full days
Suitable for: Early Years
Fully
Booked
Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics -
Primary Teaching Assistants
Summary
This programme is designed for primary teaching assistants who are supporting maths, and who would like to develop their specialist knowledge for teaching maths. This may be particularly relevant for new TAs or TAs that have not received maths-specific training.
Time Commitment: equivalent of 4 full days
Suitable for: Early Years, Primary
Mastering Number (Embedding the Impact Community)
Summary
The community is for schools that have previously engaged in Mastering Number at Reception and KS1 and are engaged in a Teaching for Mastery programme. One nominated Lead Teacher will act as a Mastering Number Lead to engage in the Community and will receive support to make Mastering Number a permanent element of the school curriculum.
Suitable for: Early Years, Primary
Mastering Number
at Reception & KS1
Applications have now closed
Summary
This project aims to secure firm foundations in the development of good number sense for all children from Reception through to Year 1 and Year 2. The aim over time is that children will leave KS1 with fluency in calculation and a confidence and flexibility with number. Attention will be given to key knowledge and understanding needed in Reception classes, and progression through KS1 to support success in the future.
Time Commitment: 6 sessions
Suitable for: Early Years, Primary