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This Programme aims to help teachers in EYFS improve their mathematical subject knowledge alongside developing understanding of age-appropriate pedagogies suitable for Early Years settings. Sessions will have an emphasis on promoting areas of the Early Years mathematics Educational Programme that are important for later mathematical achievement.
In December 2023, one of our Programme Leads, Vicki Giffard, held an online taster session for the SKTM Early Years - Pattern, Shape, Space and Measures Pathway and SKTM Primary Teachers- Spatial Reasoning Pathway. During this online session, Vicki shared more about what is meant by Spatial Reasoning (and why it doesn't just mean geometry). She discussed why Spatial Reasoning is important - for daily life, Mathematics and the wider curriculum - and that research shows there is a positive correlation between spatial ability and mathematical ability - but often there is not a significant focus on Spatial Reasoning in the Mathematics curriculum. You can watch a recording of the session by following the link below
Aligned with the NCETM’s Early Years materials, this pathway will explore the development trajectories of three key areas of early mathematics development: Pattern, Spatial Reasoning and Measure alongside three associated pedagogical aspects.
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Participants (supported by their schools) are expected to:
This programme is available to practitioners in school’s who would like to develop their
subject knowledge for teaching mathematics in the Early Years.
The programme may be suitable for the following:
The Early Years SKTM: Pattern, Shape, Space and Measures programme is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so is free to participating schools.
The face to face sessions will be held at Beauchamp College, Ridge Way, Oadby, Leicestershire, LE2 5TP
We are no longer accepting applications for this programme, however if you would like to express an interest in our 2024/25 Programme, please complete our expression of interest form linked below