Emergent Maths in the Early Years
Subject Area
Health, Social Care & Life Sciences
Student Type
Adults
Study Mode
Part Time
Course Type
Adult Further Education
What is the course about?
This short course introduces early maths concepts in a fun, accessible way, helping parents and carers support their child’s numeracy development from an early age. Designed for parents and carers with children under 5, it explores simple, everyday activities that encourage confidence with early maths skills.
Taught at Winsford Adult College, this course forms part of a wider under 5s parent programme, delivered in a supportive and non-judgemental environment to help build confidence and strengthen parenting skills.
Why should I choose the course?
This short course is ideal for parents and carers who want to feel confident supporting their child’s numeracy learning and development.
It focuses on practical, easy‑to‑use ideas that can be applied straight away at home, helping you build skills, confidence, and reassurance as you support your child’s early development in everyday situations.
What will I learn?
On this supportive course, you will learn:
- How to support early counting skills
- Methods of understanding and recognising shapes and patterns
- Simple ways to explore everyday maths through daily activities.
Sessions are delivered in a relaxed, supportive environment.
What will the course lead on to?
This course helps parents and carers build confidence with early maths at home by developing a clear understanding of counting, shapes, patterns, and everyday maths. The skills and ideas covered support children’s early numeracy development and help parents feel more confident using daily routines and activities to reinforce learning as their child grows.
Why should I choose to study the course at Warrington & Vale Royal College?
Warrington & Vale Royal College offers a welcoming and supportive learning environment for parents and carers.
The course is delivered by experienced early years professionals who understand children’s development and the real‑life challenges families face.
With a strong focus on practical, easy‑to‑apply ideas, you’ll gain confidence knowing you can use what you learn straight away at home to support your child’s early understanding of everyday maths.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. If you are a parent or carer of a child under 5, this course is suitable for you. Contact our friendly Learner Services Team on 01925 494 400 or learner.services@wvr.ac.uk to learn more.
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