Fully funded Early Maths Champions programme

An online professional development programme with 12 months access developed by National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA)

Maths Champions is an evidence-based programme that builds staff confidence to support children’s early maths development through everyday practice. The aim of the programme is to increase practitioner knowledge, awareness and confidence in supporting early mathematics in order to improve outcomes for children.

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Maths Champions is now available to more settings across England through fully funded places, supporting children’s early maths development. This includes private, voluntary and independent nurseries as well as maintained and school-based nurseries.

Through the NCETM and Maths Hubs, Etio is working with NDNA to ensure as many settings as possible benefit from the Maths Champions programme.

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Maths Champions from National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) gives your team everything they need to make maths engaging, meaningful and natural in your setting.

Practical tools and resources to embed maths into play and routine.
Support that fits around your schedule and setting, with twelve months to complete the programme.
Evidence-based training that helps your team feel confident about early maths practice.

Real impact for children
Children develop stronger early maths skills while practitioners grow in confidence and capability. Maths becomes an intentional and meaningful part of everyday learning, with progress that can be clearly seen and measured.

Independent evaluation funded by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) shows that children in participating settings make up to three months additional progress in maths and language development, rising to as much as six months for disadvantaged children.

Backed by the Department for Education and independently evaluated by the EEF, Maths Champions is proven to improve early years outcomes and give children a stronger foundation for future learning.