Primary / Early Years

Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics – Early Years and Special School Teachers – Apply Now >

This project is for Early Years teachers (and special school teachers) who would like to develop their specialist knowledge for teaching maths to Reception pupils. It may be particularly relevant for teachers that have moved phases or have not received maths-specific training. This programme is designed to improve the subject knowledge and pedagogical knowledge for […]

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Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics – Primary and Special Schools Teaching Assistants – Apply Now >

This project is designed to support primary (and special schools) teaching assistants in developing specialist knowledge for teaching mathematics, thus enabling them to understand, teach and support pupils in maths in the classroom. Who can take part? This programme is designed for primary teaching assistants who are supporting maths, and who would like to develop

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Years 5-8 Continuity

A project to strengthen the transition from primary to secondary school 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. Central to the Work Group is the promotion of cross phase communication between teachers to address issues

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Understanding number in the early years – the video – watch now!

Dr Helen Williams and Dr Ruth Trundley have recorded a video in which they explore some key aspects of early learning in a way that might be used as a staff meeting. This involves maths teaching to Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 classes, and handles important topics for early maths understanding such as subitising, cardinality

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