Applications are now open for 2026/27
New for 2026/27
As part of the Best Start in Life strategy, 2026-27 sees the SKTM (Reception teachers and accompanying Teaching Assistants) Programme replace the previous SKTM for Early Years. This programme will bring together the previous two pathways for Number and Spatial Reasoning in a one-year programme.
What is involved?
This one-year programme supports Reception teachers to develop specialist knowledge for teaching maths, and use a teaching for mastery approach as exemplified in the NCETM’s Essence of Mathematics Teaching for Mastery
What will you learn?
- Your pupils will be able to communicate their maths and mathematical thinking
- You will explore and increase your use of a range of pedagogic approaches that will support pupils in engaging with and developing their maths
- You will understand how maths opportunities can be developed across all areas and in everyday routines
Who can take part?
This programme is for Reception teachers who would like to develop their specialist knowledge for teaching maths.
A Reception teacher and teaching assistant from the same school can attend together.
What is the cost?
The programme is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so is free to participating schools.
Apply now
Please click here to secure your place on this programme.