Primary Round-up - September 2026

Our Primary Round-up for September is out:

• SKTM for Reception teachers - if you’re a Reception teacher and want to brush up on your maths teaching pedagogy and subject knowledge, join our new fully-funded programme for this year
• Developing playful maths in KS1 - find out how a School Development Lead supported one school to make more space for play, mathematical talk and deeper understanding
• Foundational Knowledge to support future learning - explore new guidance from Director for Primary, Debbie Morgan, on identifying and securing the foundational knowledge pupils need for future learning
• Maths Champions programme for nurseries - a fully-funded CPD programme from the National Day Nurseries Association helping nursery practitioners embed maths into children’s play and routines
• Sign up for the Primary Mathematics Challenge today - aimed at pupils aged 9-11 anywhere in the world, the challenge encourages problem solving as a means of developing reasoning skills and boosting confidence in maths.

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