Early Maths Professional Development Programme
The Bristol and Beyond Stronger Practice Hub Early Maths Learning Leads run the Early Maths Professional Development Programme (PDP). We recruit 15 Early Years settings per cohort to take part in this fully funded programme. Within these attendance numbers, and depending on demand, we may be able to consider up to two attendees per setting.
Meet your Learning Lead
The Early Maths PDP is led by Cate Peel.
Cate Peel
Cate has been working in Early Years for over 35 years and is currently the Headteacher of Hartcliffe Nursery School. Her driving purpose is to serve the children and families of Hartcliffe and give them the best start so they can thrive. She also has a passion for professional development, and her roles have included: Programme Lead for Early Years Teacher Training, Boolean Maths Lead and 5 Counties Professional Tutor for NPQEYL. Cate is fascinated by early mathematics and how young children learn. She is excited to be leading the PDP Maths Programme and working in collaboration with practitioners to develop skills and confidence and share good practice.
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Who it is for
The Early Maths PDP is designed for PVIs, childminders and schools with nursery classes who have 2 to 4 year olds attending their setting. The course content is aimed at Early Years practitioners who are qualified at Level 3 and above.
What is involved
The Early Maths PDP, developed by the DfE, is completed over one academic term. It includes six online modules, completed in your own time, alongside an introduction session, three seminars and a final celebration and action planning session. The first seminar and the final session are held face to face. During the seminars participants check their understanding, reflect together on their own practice, and leave with practical ideas and activities to put into place in their own settings. The course is led by our Early Maths Learning Lead.
Module overview
- Unit 1: Counting
- Unit 2: Cardinality
- Unit 3: Measurement
- Unit 4: Pattern
- Unit 5: Shape
- Unit 6: Space
Spring and Summer Term 2027 cohorts
Our Early Maths PDP runs one cohort per term. Each cohort is open to settings from across our region OR is specified by Local Authority. Recruitment is now open for the spring and summer term cohorts below.
Spring Term 2027: Gloucestershire Settings Early Maths PDP Cohort
This cohort is for Gloucestershire based Early Years settings.
Deadline for expressions of interest: Friday 11 December 2026
Dates: to be confirmed. This cohort will run in February and March 2027.
To complete the programme you must be able to attend at least 80% of the scheduled activity.
Programme outline:
- Introduction session: 1 hour, online
- Complete Units 1 and 2 in your own time
- Seminar 1: 2 hours, face to face (venue to be confirmed)
- Complete Units 3 and 4 in your own time
- Seminar 2: 1.5 hours, online
- Complete Units 5 and 6 in your own time
- Seminar 3: 1.5 hours, online
- Celebration and action planning session: 2 hours, face to face (venue to be confirmed)
Summer Term 2027: Bath and North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire Settings Early Maths PDP Cohort
This cohort is for Early Years settings based in Bath and North East Somerset (BANES) and South Gloucestershire.
Deadline for expressions of interest: Friday 5 March 2027
Dates: to be confirmed. This cohort will run from April to June 2027.
To complete the programme you must be able to attend at least 80% of the scheduled activity.
Programme outline:
- Introduction session: 1 hour, online
- Complete Units 1 and 2 in your own time
- Seminar 1: 2 hours, face to face (venue to be confirmed)
- Complete Units 3 and 4 in your own time
- Seminar 2: 1.5 hours, online
- Complete Units 5 and 6 in your own time
- Seminar 3: 1.5 hours, online
- Celebration and action planning session: 2 hours, face to face (venue to be confirmed)
Outside our region?
If you are an Early Years setting from outside the local authorities listed above and you are interested in joining this CPD opportunity, please complete our general Expression of Interest form.
If you have any questions, please contact sph@beyth.co.uk.
