Who can take part?

This programme is for Early Years teachers who would like to develop their specialist knowledge for teaching maths to Reception pupils. It may be particularly relevant for teachers who have moved phases or have not received maths-specific training.

What is involved?

The programme is designed to improve the subject knowledge and pedagogical knowledge for all practitioners, teaching and supporting the learning of early maths.

This particular group will focus in 2025/26 on Number Patterns and Structures. Professional learning and practice development continue throughout all sessions, with participants implementing new ideas into their daily practice.

What will you learn?

• Your pupils will demonstrate a positive attitude towards maths, being willing to have a go, persevere, and share their mathematical ideas
• You will explore and increase your use of a range of pedagogic approaches that will support pupils in engaging with and developing their maths
• You will understand how maths opportunities can be developed across all area and in everyday routines

What is the cost?

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

Dates and Venue:

This programme will consist of 4 face-to-face sessions running from 9am to 4pm on the following dates:

• Tuesday 13th January 2026
• Tuesday 3rd March 2026
• Tuesday 14th April 2026
• Tuesday 19th May 2026

All sessions will be held at the HISP Learning Partnership Hub, Tanners Brook Primary School, Elmes Drive, Millbrook, Southampton, SP15 4JQ.

Bookings for this programme are not yet open for this academic year. If you are interested in taking part in this programme in 2025/26, please email charlie.dowse@solentmathshub.org.uk