Inspirational Insights 3rd Edition

Welcome to Inspirational Insights – A special monthly modicum of maths from MBK Training.

Pre-School Schools

This month sees the government pushing the idea that children should be starting school at 2. Or at least schools should be opening a nursery.
We’re not sure where they will fit, last time we checked they were struggling to fit the 4 year olds. Maybe they should save a Maths spot for Mr Gyimah – or perhaps we can help him with the numbers.

Missed last month’s insights? Click here to catch up with the latest from Ofsted, our tops tips for the new Early Years Pupil Premium, some ideas for spring and a couple of others things that made the news.

Are you working with Parents? What about the dads?

A report out this month shows that lack of communication with parents is hugely damaging to a child’s progress. That’s why all our new courses include a parental involvement section – download a little taster to get your maths started!

Inspiration of the Month:

We loved this idea of making a number fishing game using some old fridge magnets. We caught a whopper when we had a go – honest, it was this big!
(You could also use letters if you wanted a literacy focus).

Cameron: MP to EYT?

David Cameron is planning to move into the early years sectors by training as an EYT! When he finishes up in No.10 he is even planning to open his own nursery – such a shame this was revealed on the 1st April.

Full story.