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Leading EYFS Maths: A Guide for School and Subject Leaders

Strengthen your understanding of early years maths with Jon Cripwell’s Mathematics in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Designed for school leaders, maths leads and teachers new to EYFS, this course explores how children build strong foundations in number, pattern, shape and measure, through play and everyday experiences. Learn to identify mathematical learning in provision, use questioning to deepen children’s reasoning and make confident judgements about progress and assessment. With practical strategies and classroom examples, you’ll gain the tools to support high-quality early maths across nursery and reception settings, ensuring every child develops the confidence and number sense they need to thrive.
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Jon Cripwell

2 hours

Online Course

By completing this course, you will:

understand how children develop mathematical thinking in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS);
recognise the pedagogy, principles and practices that underpin effective EYFS maths;
identify what high-quality maths provision looks like in Early Years’ settings;
build confidence in supporting and championing EYFS maths as a subject or school leader;
  • be ready to articulate the EYFS maths journey clearly to stakeholders, including Ofsted and governors.

Course Lessons

Written by: Jon Cripwell

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Jon is Twinkl’s National Education Lead for Primary Maths, drawing on over 18 years in education. He has experience across both primary and secondary phases and held leadership roles, including Assistant Headteacher and Maths Lead. He is a Primary Maths Mastery Specialist and School Development Lead.