About the Programme
The programme aims to improve maths attainment of children in an early years setting by training a Maths Champion and Deputy Maths Champion (MC and DMC) in key mathematical concepts and increasing staff confidence. After completing a live induction and online training modules the MC will lead on completing a staff confidence and nursery environment audit and action plan to improve the mathematical learning environment and confidence of all staff. They will also lead on implementing 10 or more core activities with children that build on the key areas of maths learning. MCs will then be able to revisit their audits and review the outcomes of the core activities. Throughout the 12 months the MC and DMC will have access to ongoing one-to-one support from an Early Years Expert as well as regular webinars on arising topics.
As part of this DfE-funded scaled delivery, the programme will be available at no cost to participating settings.
To take part in the programme you must:
- Be a private, voluntary, or independent (PVI) nursery, maintained nursery school or children’s centre, or state funded school-based nursery with children accessing 3- and 4-year-old places attending for at least 15 hours per week.
- Be able to nominate a level 3 practitioner to be the Maths Champion, who will run the programme in your setting and nominate another level 3 practitioner to be the Deputy Maths Champion, who will support the Maths Champion.
- Not currently be using the NDNA Maths Champions programme or have taken part in the programme in the last two years.
- Be committed to completing the mandatory steps of the programme over the 12-month period to the best of your ability.
- Have onsite access to a computer with internet connection.
- Be based in England.
- Be ready to begin on programme between February and June 2026.