2022 / february

202228feb1:30 pm4:00 pmDeveloping maths in the Early Years: Using the new EYFS Framework - Session 21:30 pm - 4:00 pm GMT

Overview

2 session course: for Early Years practitioners, subject leaders, assessment leads and senior leaders keen to have a greater understanding of mathematical development across their school

Time

(Monday) 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm GMT

Location

The first session will be delivered live via an online platform. The second session will be delivered at the GROW Training Centre, 36 Causton Street, London SW1P 4AU.

Course Details

From the 1st of September the new EYFS framework becomes statutory. 

These practical sessions will support teachers to understand the changes that apply to maths and consider how to incorporate them creatively in their setting.

Course aims:

  • to be familiar with the new statutory EYFS framework for maths; the revised Early Learning Goals; and the Development Matters documents, reflecting upon the changes
  • to understand the importance of shape, spatial awareness and measure in mathematical development
  • to explore  matching, sorting, and comparing activities and consider the crucial role they play.
  • to understand perceptual & conceptual subitizing and patterns and how they support number sense
  • to consider the difficulties that some children may encounter and how these can be overcome
  • to develop reasoning, problem solving and mathematical language
  • to play with a range of resources and participate in activities, considering  how these can be applied to both indoor and outdoor environments
  • to have fun

Session dates are:

  • 18 October @ 1.30pm – 4.00pm (Online)
  • 28 February @ 1.30pm – 4.00pm (Causton Street)

Please see Day 1 to book your place ›

Instructors

Peter Warwick: A Primary Maths specialist with over 23 years’ teaching experience, Peter has worked across several London boroughs helping schools achieve outstanding inspection grades.

He was an advanced skills maths teacher and a local authority Teaching & Learning Consultant. He is an accredited Numicon & Inspire Consultant; has presented at national and international conferences, and is a published author.

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