The Early Childhood Mathematics Group (ECMG) is a UK based group of early years mathematics enthusiasts and experts , who work together to promote early childhood mathematics. We believe that all children are entitled to develop confidence, competence and enjoyment in mathematics..
The Group includes practitioners, teacher educators, consultants and researchers who are experienced in helping children learn mathematics, from birth to seven. It was formed in 2017, following an initiative by the Advisory Committee on Mathematics Education (Royal Society ACME) to bring together individuals and organisations concerned with the mathematics education of young children. The ECMG is non-funded and retains independence of any organisation. Members volunteer their expertise and time and there is an informal structure with a chairperson.
We aim to support all adults working with younger learners, by producing guidance and identifying resources and research. We seek to provide an expert consensus on issues about curriculum, assessment and pedagogy, responding to official consultations and bodies requiring advice. The Group works collaboratively and decisions are taken in consultation with members. Members contribute as individuals and as representatives: any views expressed by the Group represent a consensus and are not necessarily those of all individuals or organisations represented.
Membership is by application and invitation (and requires sustained engagement). We welcome enquiries from anyone with relevant expertise, especially practitioners, who wish to actively contribute to the work of the group. The group holds six meetings per year and communicates via email and Instagram early.childhoodmaths.
If you wish to contact us, please do so via our contact form.
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Members
Chair: Sue Gifford
Steering Group: Sue Gifford, Cath Gripton, Helen Williams, Andrea Lancaster
Website Manager: John Pearson
Members include:
Dr Jenni Back – Consultant
Dr Alison Borthwick – UK/international mathematics adviser
Charlotte Bray – EYFS Senior Leader, University of Cambridge Primary School.
Janine Davenall – Early years lead, London (MA Early Childhood Mathematics)
Dr Ann Dowker – Department of Experimental Psychology, Oxford University
Mary Edgar – retired Kindergarten Teacher (Aust) and nursery schools SENCO.
Prof. Emily Farran – Professor of Cognitive Development, University of Surrey
Angela Gamble – Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY)
Anna Gawthorpe – Course lead Primary PGCE, University of East London.
Dr Sue Gifford – Emeritus Fellow, University of Roehampton
Sam Goldsworthy – Childminder, Cornwall
William Gray – primary school deputy headteacher, Newcastle
Prof. Rose Griffiths – University of Leicester
Dr Catherine Gripton – Assistant Professor, University of Nottingham
Maureen Hemingway – Early years consultant affiliated to the Sheffield Cascade Multi Academy Trust
Fliss James – Assistant Head Teacher Sheringham Nursery School and Children’s Centre, Director of East London Research School
Sharon Kirk – Maths lead, West Hill School (Learning and Additional Needs Provision)
Dr Andrea Lancaster – Consultant
Karen Mills – Tutor and early years maths specialist.
Cherri Moseley – Consultant
Kirstin Mulholland – Assistant Professor, Northumbria University
Kathryn Nichols – Early Years Practitioner, Houghton Community Nursery School
John Pearson – Consultant
Elaine Taylor-Brown – Early Years and Childcare Improvement Team Manager, Southend City Council
Dr Helen Thouless – St Mary’s University Twickenham London
Dr Charis Voutsina – University of Southampton
Frances Watson – Freelance maths communicator and educator
Bernie Westacott – Maths intervention teacher, maths consultant
Dr Helen J Williams – Consultant/researcher, Association of Teachers of Mathematics (ATM)
Liz Woodham – NRICH Primary Coordinator, University of Cambridge
Professor Camilla Gilmore – Director, ESRC Centre for Early Mathematics Learning, Loughborough University
Paula Dunn – National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) Maths Champions Lead
Sarah McCarthy – Postgraduate Researcher, University of Surrey
Rachael Odeniyi – Early Years and KS1 teacher, NCETM Professional Development Lead.