Early Maths Matters
Build children's confidence and mathematical thinking through engaging, play-based learning experiences that make maths meaningful every day.
Suitable for all early years practitioners.
🕒 30 Minutes | 💻 100% Online | 📚 Self-Paced Learning | 🎓 Certificate Included | 🚀 Instant Access
Why This Course Matters
Early mathematical skills form the foundation for future learning. Children begin developing mathematical understanding long before formal education through play, exploration and everyday experiences. This course helps practitioners confidently recognise, support and extend early maths learning across all areas of provision.
Course Details
Throughout this course you'll explore the essential building blocks of early mathematical development, including:
🧮 Foundations of Early Maths
- Understanding how mathematical thinking develops
- Why early maths matters
- Building confidence from birth onwards
🔢 Number Sense & Counting
- Developing counting skills
- Recognising quantities
- Supporting number recognition through play
📐 Shape, Space & Measure
- Exploring shapes and patterns
- Comparing size, weight and capacity
- Positional language and spatial awareness
🧩 Patterns, Sorting & Classification
- Encouraging logical thinking
- Recognising and creating patterns
- Sorting and grouping objects
🏡 Creating Maths-Rich Environments
- Embedding maths into everyday routines
- Continuous provision ideas
- Practical activities and resources
📋 Observation, Assessment & Planning
- Identifying mathematical learning
- Recording progress
- Planning meaningful next steps
🤝 Working with Families
- Supporting maths learning at home
- Simple activities parents can use
- Building confidence together
💡 Reflection & Action Planning
- Reflecting on current practice
- Identifying opportunities to strengthen mathematical provision
- Creating your own action plan
The course also includes interactive activities throughout and finishes with a knowledge quiz to reinforce learning and check your understanding.
👶 Baby Room Practitioners
🧸 Nursery Practitioners
🏡 Childminders
⭐ Room Leaders
👩💼 Nursery Managers
🎓 Early Years Students and Apprentices
How It Works
Enrol Online
Purchase the course and gain instant access to your learning dashboard.
Complete the Training
Work through the course at your own pace on desktop, tablet or mobile.
Receive Your Certificate
Successfully complete the assessment and download your certificate.
Ready to Get Started?
Help children develop confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of maths through engaging, play-based learning experiences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be confident at maths to take this course?
Not at all. This course focuses on helping practitioners support children's early mathematical development through simple, practical activities.
Does the course cover the EYFS?
Yes. The content aligns with the EYFS and explores how mathematical concepts can be embedded naturally throughout daily practice.
Is this course practical?
Yes. The course includes everyday examples, interactive activities and practical strategies that you can implement immediately.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. A downloadable certificate is available after successful completion.
Is there a quiz?
Yes. The course concludes with a knowledge quiz to reinforce your learning before your certificate is awarded.
Training for Your Whole Team?
This course is perfect for individual learners looking to develop their knowledge and skills.
If you're a nursery owner, manager, or organisation looking to train multiple staff members, explore our Pathways and Partnership solutions.
These programmes combine training, workforce development, compliance support, and progress tracking to help settings build confident, capable, and inspection-ready teams.
| Individual Course | Team Training & Pathways |
| ✅ Instant access | 🏢 Designed for nurseries and childcare settings |
| ✅ Self-paced learning | 📈 Support workforce development |
| ✅ Certificate included | 📋 Improve compliance and training oversight |
| ✅ Ideal for individual professional development | 👥 Train multiple staff members |
| £20 | 🤝 Ongoing support available |