Welcome to the latest edition of the BBO Maths Hub newsletter and the first for 2024. We hope you all had a restful break over the Christmas period and have had a great start to the new year and the new term. As we start 2024, we are thrilled to continue working with you in our work groups to develop expertise in mathematics education but are also already looking forward to the academic year 2024/25. In this edition of the newsletter, you will find details of lots of exciting opportunities for 2024/25 – applications are open for many of our Teaching for Mastery programmes now, so please don’t delay and ensure your places in our work groups or on our professional development programmes now. Featured Opportunities: 1. Become a Teaching for Mastery Specialist: Are you passionate about transforming the way mathematics is taught and learned? This year, we invite you to embark on a transformative personal development journey by training as a Teaching for Mastery Specialist.
Term: Spring | Issue 3 | Date: 19 January 2024
welcome From JENNIE Forde, maths hub lead and primary lead
BBO Maths Hub Newsletter
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Page 3 : PRIMARY ARTICLE - Mastering Number at KS2 Page 4: SECONDARY ARTICLE - Becoming a Secondary Mastery Specialist Page 6 : POST 16 ARTICLE - Why You Should Offer Core Maths Page 9 : PD LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN 2024/25 Page 10 : PRIMARY WORK GROUPS STILL ACCEPTING BOOKINGS Page 13 : PRIMARY WORK GROUPS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2024/25 Page 15 : SECONDARY WORK GROUPS STILL ACCEPTING BOOKINGS Page 17 : SECONDARY WORK GROUPS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2024/25 Page 18 : POST 16 WORK GROUPS STILL ACCEPTING BOOKINGS Page 19: ITT PARTNERSHIPS & MENTORING TOOLKIT Page 20 : NCETM NEWS AND FEATURES Page 21 : OTHER EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
This unique opportunity equips you with the skills and knowledge to lead your school and others in implementing a teaching approach that ensures every student not only understands but truly masters mathematical concepts. You will find details of deadlines and how to apply on page 8. 2. Join Our Work Groups for 2024/25: Collaboration is at the heart of our hub's success, and we're excited to announce the formation of new work groups for the upcoming academic year. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting your teaching career, these groups provide a supportive environment to share ideas, strategies, and best practices. From early years to post-16 education, there is something for everyone. We are excited about the possibilities that 2024 holds for our Maths Hub community. Thank you for being an integral part of the BBO Maths Hub. As always, if you have any questions or would like to know more then please get in touch, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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Are you part of our Sustaining programme? Has your school successfully got Mastering Number up and running in Reception and Key Stage 1? Would you like a similar programme to help your KS2 pupils master fluent recall of multiplication facts? If the answer to these questions is yes, then Mastering Number at KS2 is for you! This two year, structured programme for year 4 and 5 pupils focuses firstly on ensuring year 4 pupils are ready for the Multiplication Tables Check and then enables year 5 pupils to build on this learning, going deeper in their understanding of the multiplicative relationship. All materials are provided for a dedicated 15 minute session, 5 days a week for 30 weeks of the school year. Schools that are implementing the programme successfully this year have a stand alone maths fluency slot on their timetables each day. In this year’s pilot programme there has been feedback from schools to say that the planning is easy to follow, the children enjoy the sessions and are enthusiastic about them and it has highlighted gaps and misconceptions in their pupils’ understanding, particularly with the highest attainers. Even better, within a few weeks of starting the programme teachers reported an increase in pupil confidence, conceptual understanding of multiplication and dramatically improving times table test results. If your school are interested in taking part in 2024-25, please follow this link to register your interest.
PRIMARY
Mastering Number at KS2 Gill Knight, Primary Work Group Lead - BBO Maths Hub
SECONDARY 1616IMARY
Becoming a Secondary Mastery Specialist Olivia Lu, Mastery Specialist, Aylesbury High School
I started this journey five years ago as a Mastery Advocate with a colleague as part of the Secondary Developing Mastery Work Group. We attended a number of open mornings and were impressed with questions for deeper understanding and how articulate students were demonstrating their confidence and building up their oracy skills. The Mastery Advocate program is a two year program, working with a Mastery Specialist focused on developing our own practice and subsequently embedding it within our department. This is then followed by Sustaining Mastery where schools on the mastery journey come together to share expertise and continue to learn from experienced Mastery Specialists. This was fully funded by the DfE via NCETM for the first two years. After this, I became a Mastery Specialist in training. This is a three year program. This involved high quality training, online and face to face residentials in London. The sessions were excellent. I arrived thinking I knew all about variation theory and came out with my mind blown. It’s about continually developing your practice. We worked our way through the Five Big ideas (see figure), using precise mathematical language, collaborative lesson planning, checkpoints and mathematical thinking to name a few. After each session I came back and experimented with these ideas with my colleagues. Last year I completed the NCETM Professional Development Lead accreditation program to learn how to lead a Work Group. This year it has come full circle and I am leading a Work Group as the Mastery Specialist with Mastery Advocates at two schools in my area.
There is a misconception that Mastery is for lower attaining students. I beg to differ. I have found my high achieving students can do the work because they know the method or steps. However, they can’t always explain why they got 5 as the answer. The lower attaining students won’t accept 5 as the answer unless they can clearly articulate it. With teaching for mastery all students are able to gain a deeper understanding and this helps build their confidence which is illustrated through how they are able to clearly articulate their answer and addresses the oracy focus. Where are we now? In Key Stage 3 (Year 7-9) we developed a bespoke curriculum using Teaching for Mastery. All teachers use the same set of resources, slides and investigations but have the flexibility to deliver the content with their own approach. The intent is for our students to develop a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts. In Key Stage 4 (Year 10-11) we offer Level 2 Further Maths to our more able students in addition to GCSE. Teachers are given the flexibility to deliver the curriculum to address the needs of their students. We put the focus on problem solving and open-ended questions to develop our student’s mathematical thinking skills. In Key Stage 5 (Year 12-13) we offer A Levels Maths and A Level Further Maths. We consolidate our students' understanding, thinking skills and develop strong, confident mathematicians. Within our school our staff continue to develop their teaching for Mastery skills by participating in sustaining workgroups including: Mathematical Thinking, Introduction to Mastery, Subject Leader and Coherence for Science. This has been a phenomenal experience and I highly recommend it. Did I mention, this is fully funded by the DfE and as such uses the pedagogies they have identified as being really effective mathematics teaching? I encourage you to contact the Maths Hub and get involved. If you would like to see a mastery lesson then do let us know so we can arrange it for you. Applications are open now for both Secondary Developing Mastery and becoming a Secondary Mastery Specialist, to find out more see the details in the secondary section. Remember it is the journey not the destination.
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Why You Should Offer Core Maths Beth Williamson, Core Maths Pedagogy Work Group Lead, St Michael's Catholic School
The number of schools and colleges offering Core Maths has been steadily increasing since its launch in 2016 with over 12,000 entrants for the exam in 2023. More students want the opportunity to take Core Maths and offering the course has many benefits for students and your school or college. Core Maths is an opportunity for all 16–19-year-olds with a grade 4 or above at GCSE to continue studying Maths and build confidence in using maths and statistics. Core maths will support your students in other courses and prepare them for university studies and future employment. Core Maths, or Mathematical Studies, focuses on problem-solving using meaningful contexts drawn from other subjects, work and real life to build on the skills gained at GCSE. There are currently four different Core Maths qualifications: AQA Level 3 Certificate Mathematical Studies, Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics in Context, OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths A and B(MEI). All the specifications include new content from statistics as well as critical thinking skills and most include elements of financial maths and estimation. Core Maths can be offered alongside A levels and T-levels or other vocational courses. Many 6th form and college courses include some Mathematical content– in particular, science, geography, business studies and psychology. For example, 10% of the marks across the A level Psychology question papers assess mathematical skills at Higher Tier GCSE level. Similarly, T-levels and other vocational courses contain considerable maths content. Studying Core Maths alongside these subjects will help students be better equipped for the mathematical demands of these courses and achieve better results. Core Maths is awarded the same number of UCAS points as an AS level qualification and many universities look favourably on Core Maths when considering applications, even making alternative offers to students with Core Maths qualifications, who apply for some of their degree courses. There are many professional development opportunities available if your school is thinking about offering Core Maths or would like to develop your offering, including a Maths Hub Work Group for Developing Core Maths pedagogy. The Work Group is an opportunity to work collaboratively with other teachers to develop improved teaching approaches that support the contextualised problem-solving skills Core Maths students need to develop, and to support your school or college in developing and promoting its Core Maths offer.
Student quotes – what would you say to a student about why Core Maths is a subject to consider : That it is good if you have subjects which involve Maths - it provides good support. It is also helpful in learning real world Maths which you don't learn otherwise in school. This course was beneficial for understanding challenging mathematical sides in Psychology but also was a fairly relaxed way to get this qualification that may help me in the future, like with bringing down entry grades for universities. Core maths allows you to do GCSE level content in a more advanced manner and apply it to what you will need to know/what will be helpful to know in the future; it's not as complicated as you think It's a good course if you aren't planning to take any maths/maths-based A levels and has some real-life maths which will be useful for the future its an amazing extra subject which will help you later in life and give you a better idea about how and where your money goes when you are working. It really broadened my understanding of personal finance and taxes, and I feel more comfortable in being able to be financially educated when I’m older. That it is really useful to keep maintaining your Maths knowledge from GCSE and understand Statistics in order to use them effectively to support your other subjects. It is quite a fun course and a nice continuation from GCSE Maths. I would definitely recommend the course to people doing STEM subjects at A-level as I’m sure it will benefit their studies. For other people doing essay based subjects I would definitely suggest they do Core Maths as a nice break from writing essays all the time! Students reported that the course helped them in the following ways: Improve my critical thinking skill and expand my knowledge of Maths Using my calculator in a variety of ways such as working out standard deviation has helped me with Biology especially. Normal distribution has overlapped with Biology statistical calculations Helped me with distributions and averages calculations is Psychology. Helped also with types of graphs in Psychology. Its helped me in Psychology with normal distribution and in Politics due to development of analysis skills
It has helped me in Economics as I have frequently used my data interpretation skills in Economics. Core Maths has helped further my skills in statistics within Maths, which I need for Psychology A level, especially when it came to sampling and correlation coefficients as well as understanding standard deviation, all of which are crucial for the research methods units in Psychology In History, it has helped me to handle statistics and facts that I can use in my essays. It has helped in History with understanding economic policies, and because we came to realise the impact of taxes, I could genuinely see the real impact of changes in government policy. I do essay subjects so it is not directly linked- but it is nice to do something different and to think in a different way. If you would like to take part in the Work Group this year, we are still accepting bookings. For more information and to sign up, please click the image below:
The NCETM and Maths Hubs are now accepting applications for five programmes designed to develop teachers as experts in teaching for mastery and the leadership of professional development. The programmes are: Primary Mastery Specialist Secondary Mastery Specialist Further Education Mastery Specialist Professional Development Lead School Development Lead What do the programmes involve? All the programmes are designed to develop teachers as local leaders of mathematics education (LLME), who lead various strands of activity of their Maths Hub at a local level. The Primary Mastery Specialist Programme is now in its tenth year, and the Secondary Mastery Specialist Programme is in its ninth year; the programme to develop Further Education Mastery Specialists is entering its second year in 2024. All Mastery Specialists are classroom-based practitioners who develop teaching for mastery in their own classrooms, and go on to lead Work Groups to support other schools or colleges and their teachers locally. Professional Development Leads and School Development Leads are expert teachers of maths who have responsibility for maths-specific professional development beyond their own school. How can you apply? Follow the links above to visit the webpage of the programme you are interested in applying for, and download and read the information document. When you have secured the support of your headteacher/senior leader, complete the online application form. The closing date for applications is Friday 29 March at 5pm.
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN 2024/25
This project is designed to improve the subject knowledge and pedagogical knowledge for all practitioners teaching and supporting the learning of primary maths. There are two pathways: Number and Spatial Reasoning. Each pathway consists of several core units and looks at specific topics as well as policy and practice. Exploration of modules in these pathways will take place during the course of the academic year, over the equivalent of four days. Participants in the programme may wish to follow one pathway this year, and the other pathway next year. Bookings are now open for this Work Group which comprises of 3 cohorts across the BBO area. For more information and to book your place, use the button below.
Primary Work Groups and Opportunities for 2023/24 The Maths Hub Programme has PD opportunities for all teachers at all stages in their careers and across all phases. Please find details below of the Primary Work Groups still taking bookings for this year. Follow the 'More Info' links for further details on the opportunities or click 'Apply Now' to register for your place. Alternatively, contact us to discuss the best programme for you and your department. ALL OF OUR WORK GROUPS ARE FREE.
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Specialist Knowledge for Teaching of Mathematics, Primary Teachers
Specialist Knowledge for Teaching of Mathematics, PRIMARY TEACHING ASSISTANTS
Primary Work Groups and Opportunities for 2023/24
This project is designed to improve the subject knowledge and pedagogical knowledge for all practitioners teaching and supporting the learning of primary maths. It is designed for primary teaching assistants who would like to develop their specialist knowledge for teaching maths. This may be particularly relevant for new TAs or TAs that have not received maths-specific training. The Work Group utilises primary teaching assistant-specific materials and focuses on the following mathematical areas: What is effective in the learning and teaching of mathematics?; Number sense (part 1); Number sense (part 2); Additive reasoning; Multiplicative reasoning; Fractions. The modules are each designed to last three to four hours, but may last longer if delivered online. This programme will take place across the equivalent of four days. Bookings are now open for this Work Group and we are running 5 cohorts. For more information and to book your place, use the button below.
This programme is designed for individuals who would like to develop their specialist knowledge for teaching maths to three- to five-year-olds. This may be particularly relevant for teachers that have moved phases or have not received maths-specific training. It is designed to improve the subject knowledge and pedagogical knowledge for all practitioners teaching and supporting the learning of early maths. There are two types of SKTM Early Years pathways: Pathway One: Number Patterns and Structures and Pathway Two: Pattern, Shape, Space and Measures. Each pathway is the equivalent of a four-day programme and has three core elements, three associated pedagogy sessions, and a task to support the transition from theory to practice. There is also a final core unit that aims to review quality provision. Bookings are now open for this Work Group which comprises of 3 cohorts. For more information and to book your place, use the button below.
Specialist Knowledge for Teaching of Mathematics, Early Years Teachers
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Primary Work Groups and Opportunities for 2024/25 The Maths Hub Programme has PD opportunities for all teachers at all stages in their careers and across all phases. We are now looking ahead to the next academic year and recruiting for projects running in 2024/25 and have details below of those currently accepting applications. Follow the 'More Info' links for further details on the opportunities or click 'Apply Now' to register for your place. Alternatively, contact us at info@bbomathshub.org.uk to discuss the best programme for you and your department. All of our Work Groups are free.
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Lots of schools are ready to start their mastery journey, and some would benefit from initial support before becoming part of the full programme. This diagram shows a school's journey towards mastery. Use it to determine where your school's journey starts (click diagram to show a larger version with more detail of the journey). Who can take part? Schools will have an identifiable barrier to being able to successfully implement teaching for mastery at present. Barriers may include an Ofsted grading of RI or Inadequate, poor pupil progress in maths, serving an area of low social mobility, or issues in the school that have meant the implementation of sustained change has been difficult. What is involved? Schools with additional challenges need bespoke support to ensure their systems and cultures are conducive to a teaching for mastery approach. Those who are not yet ready to join a Teaching for Mastery Development Work Group will prepare for implementing a teaching for mastery approach which is embedded and sustained across the whole school. This will involve receiving support from Mastery Readiness Leads, and developing classroom culture and attitudes to maths that will support a teaching for mastery approach, both on the part of teachers and their pupils. After the year-long programme, Mastery Readiness schools will be ready to progress into Development Work Groups and beyond. What is the cost? There is no charge for participation in this programme. However, schools must ensure that staff are released to engage in the workshops and school visits, and that the headteacher attends events where appropriate. How can you find out more? Read a case study of a school that took part in the pilot Mastery Readiness Programme in Northumberland. Download or print a flyer for the project. What should you do next? If you are interested in taking part in this programme in 2023-24, applications are now open. Please complete the application form via the button below and we will be in touch in due course.
If your school is ready to start developing a teaching for mastery approach, you can join a Work Group starting in the new academic year. The Teaching for Mastery Programme is a professional development opportunity designed to support teachers like you to develop best practice in maths in your school. It is suitable for schools interested in implementing a teaching for mastery approach to maths. What is involved? Two teachers from each participating school join a Work Group, consisting of six or seven local primary schools. Each Work Group is led by a trained Primary Mastery Specialist. Work Groups meet regularly to plan, observe and discuss teaching for mastery. In between meetings, teachers explore mastery approaches in their own classrooms and across their school. Support is provided from a local classroom-based Mastery Specialist who leads the group. This model of professional development involves hands-on learning and peer-to-peer support. It is evidence-based and designed to support substantial long-term change. Who can take part? This programme is for state-funded primary schools in England. Two teachers from each participant school will attend six half-day meetings during the school year, and lead teaching for mastery development in their own school. NB: Schools can only take part in this particular Work Group once. However, there are other Work Groups dealing with teaching for mastery which are available in the year after a school is in a Development Work Group and beyond. Talk to your Maths Hub about your options. What is the cost? The Primary Teaching for Mastery Development Work Groups project is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so is free to participating schools. Support is provided from a local classroom-based Mastery Specialist who leads the group. This model of professional development involves hands-on learning and peer-to-peer support. It is evidence-based and designed to support substantial long-term change. If you are interested in taking part in this programme in 2024-25, applications are now open. Please complete the application form via the button below and we will be in touch in due course.
PRIMARY TEACHING FOR MASTERY - DEVELOPMENT
Primary Work Groups and Opportunities for 2024/25
YEARS 5-8 CONTINUITY
Work Groups in this project aim to strengthen the transition from primary to secondary school by focusing on curriculum and pedagogical continuity over Years 5 to 8. Participants will explore a selection of high-quality resources: Checkpoints, Multiplicative Reasoning and Algebraic Thinking materials. A central aim is the promotion of cross phase communication between teachers to address issues of maths curriculum and pedagogical transition as distinct from pastoral considerations. A key feature will be understanding how best to prioritise key aspects of the curriculum to help ensure pupils have mastered the fundamental understanding and skills they need to underpin their progression through upper Key Stage 2 and into Key Stage 3. A lesson study approach is encouraged where all participants focus on a particular aspect of the maths curriculum and work collaboratively to develop this in their schools. Cross-phase classroom observation and discussion of practice are encouraged wherever possible. Participants should be teachers of Years 5 to 8 in primary, secondary, middle school and all-through schools with some responsibility for curriculum development, e.g. maths leads / heads of department. Linked ‘families’ of schools are encouraged to take part: ideally teachers from secondary schools and their associated primary schools will work together. The BBO Hub is currently running 2 cohorts of this project. Please go to our website via the button below to find out more information and choose your preferred location.
Secondary Work Groups and Opportunities for 2023/24 The Maths Hub Programme has PD opportunities for all teachers at all stages in their careers and across all phases. Please find details below of the Secondary Work Groups still taking bookings for this year Follow the 'More Info' links for further details on the opportunities or click 'Apply Now' to register for your place. Alternatively, contact us to discuss the best programme for you and your department. ALL OF OUR WORK GROUPS ARE FREE.
SECONDARY
Secondary Work Groups and Opportunities for 2023/24
CROSS PHASE - SUPPORTING LOW ATTAINERS TO ACHIEVE A L2 QUALIFICATION IN MATHS
This is for teachers whose students will study Level 2 maths across secondary and post-16. Teachers of Years 10 and 11, and of post-16 GCSE Maths resit and/or Functional Skills Maths, will develop ways to support students who need to study maths beyond age 16 to achieve a L2 qualification. Work Groups will focus on developing transferable teaching techniques aligned to teaching for mastery. Participants will attend three full-day workshops and complete practice-based tasks between sessions.
Whether you want to take a teaching for mastery approach in your own classroom and department, or introduce mastery in both your own school and beyond, we have a CPD opportunity for you. The NCETM and Maths Hubs are offering funded professional development activities, available in 2023/24. What is involved? Secondary maths teachers whose schools want to introduce teaching for mastery can nominate two teachers (‘Mastery Advocates’) to join a Work Group. Mastery Advocates then form part of a locally-based group of teachers who meet regularly to develop professional knowledge and expertise, and receive bespoke support. In a Teaching for Mastery Work Group, teachers collaborate with colleagues from local schools, and get support and guidance from a Local Leader of Maths Education (LLME). Participants also take away ideas to help students become more confident mathematicians, ready to tackle GCSEs and A levels, and begin to introduce and embed teaching for mastery. Mastery Advocates The fully funded programme enables you and another teacher from your school to become ‘Mastery Advocates’. Initially you will be part of a Work Group for a year. You will also get in-school support from a Mastery Specialist. Beyond the first year, you will continue to work with your local Maths Hub and take part in a Work Group as you embed mastery across your department. This programme is for state-funded secondary schools in England. Mastery Advocates should be teachers with the commitment, experience and authority to lead developmental work across a maths department. The support of the Head of Maths, and the headteacher or a member of SLT, is also essential. What is the cost? The Secondary Teaching for Mastery – Development project is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so is free to participating schools. What should you do next? If you are interested in taking part in this programme in 2023-24, applications are now open. Please complete the application form via the button below and we will be in touch in due course.
SECONDARY TEACHING FOR MASTERY - DEVELOPMENT
Secondary Work Groups and Opportunities for 2024/25 The Maths Hub Programme has PD opportunities for all teachers at all stages in their careers and across all phases. We are now looking ahead to the next academic year and recruiting for projects running in 2024/25 and have details below of those currently accepting applications. Follow the 'More Info' links for further details on the opportunities or click 'Apply Now' to register for your place. Alternatively, contact us at info@bbomathshub.org.uk to discuss the best programme for you and your department. All of our Work Groups are free.
Post-16 Work Groups and Opportunities for 2023/24 The Maths Hub Programme has PD opportunities for all teachers at all stages in their careers and across all phases. Please find details below of the Post 16 Work Groups still taking bookings for this year. Follow the 'More Info' links for further details on the opportunities or click 'Apply Now' to register for your place. Alternatively, contact us to discuss the best programme for you and your department. ALL OF OUR WORK GROUPS ARE FREE.
DEVELOPING CORE MATHS PEDAGOGY
This Work Group give teachers opportunities, through collaboration and experimentation, to develop improved teaching approaches that support the open-ended problem-solving skills Core Maths students need to develop, and to share these with departmental colleagues. The project involves a direct working partnership between the Maths Hubs Network and the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP). Participants should be experienced and developing teachers of Core Maths from schools and colleges in at least their second year of teaching Core Maths.
This project aims to form an established group of ITT representatives across the sector who are committed to developing communities of practice in order to review and evolve their provision. Any work undertaken will be in conjunction with the leaders of maths provision in ITT institutions, to strengthen the partnership and agree actions that will support the deepening of understanding of teaching for mastery for ITT trainees at an award level. Activity may include working across hub boundaries and collaborating in larger regions. Lead participants in this programme will be from the ITT community; they should be directly involved in ITT with a responsibility for maths. If you are interested in joining, please register your interest via the button below. The group is led by Anne Watson with the first meeting taking place on 12th October. We have put together a mentoring toolkit for primary and secondary mathematics. The tasks are designed to be used with ITT and ECT colleagues and also with whole mathematics teams. They support a deep focus on core mathematical ideas KS1 to KS4 and contribute to the development of pedagogical intelligence in the teaching of mathematics.
Invitation to join the Strengthening Partnerships with ITT Work Group
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OPEN TOOLKIT
ITT Mentoring Toolkit - New resource available for ITT Providers on the BBO website
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Primary Round-Up : January 2024
NCETM NEWS AND FEATURES
How to put the Ofsted maths report into practice
Secondary Round-Up : November 2023
One school's success with Core Maths
NCETM Newsletter - December 2023
EVENT WEBSITE
The National Literacy Trust has received funding from the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) to deliver a financial literacy programme to 11-14 year olds either in alternative provision or in mainstream education at risk of exclusion. Words that Count aims to unpick the financial terms and concepts that have many young people stumped so that they feel empowered to make good financial decisions and can build financial resilience. We thought this may be of interest to some of your schools as the programme is fully funded (all resources (physical and digital), training and events are provided). Through its 10 fully resourced sessions, Words that Count aims to give students the tools to make more informed choices about their current and future finances. Content will support leaders to differentiate, acknowledging the wide range of abilities often found in these settings. Online training will be provided for all teachers, teaching assistants or librarians taking part in the delivery of the programme. By the end of the programme participating students will: Demonstrate good understanding and knowledge of money management including debt and savings Demonstrate good understanding of budgeting Demonstrate an ability to forecast Articulate the importance of financial wellbeing to themselves and their peers Further information and details about sign-up are available via the button below. There is no charge for the programme. It is fully funded.
National literacy TrusT - Words that count
STATWARS Climate Change Challenge. The STATWARS: Climate Change Challenge empowers and educates pupils to tackle climate change by analysing datasets they capture themselves. Pupils use fabulous resources to calculate their own carbon footprint and analyse this data to identify three changes they can personally make in their daily lives to help tackle climate change. Thanks to the support of Primary Engineer's partners WPP, the STATWARS: Climate Change Challenge and all their supplied curriculum teaching resources are completely free for teachers to enter and is open to all schools in the UK. To register and for more information, go to the event website.
OTHER EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
PRIMARY ENGINEER - DATA CHALLENGE FOR SCHOOLS
BBO Maths Hub is looking for venues...can your school help? BBO Maths Hub is currently looking for venues to host Work Groups this academic year and next. Can your school help? There can be up to 24 participants so we would need somewhere that is big enough to accommodate this number of teachers and that has access to Wi-Fi and AV equipment. We are extremely limited on budget for meetings and do rely on schools being willing to support us. Please click on the image or complete this form to let us know if you have space available and we’ll be in touch soon. Thank you.
OTSA - Special Educational Needs & Disabilities 2023-24 Twilight sessions 2023-24 Twilight sessions
The challenges posed by children with additional learning needs can appear quite daunting at times. OTSA are offering online sessions, led by senior leaders and experienced teachers from Frank Wise School in Banbury, which are designed to equip school staff with effective tools that can be implemented straight away in the classroom. They are interactive workshops, and will give participants the opportunity to share and discuss individual concerns with experts in the field. There are events taking place regularly throughout the year so please visit this listing in eventbrite for details on each one and to book to your place.
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