• Develop classroom practices aligned to those in the NCETM’s Essence of Mathematics Teaching for Mastery. 

• Develop their pedagogic and content knowledge of KS1 and KS2 maths, with a particular emphasis on key concepts. 

• Practise strategies and refine their practice to best support students who did not meet age-related expectations (ARE) at the end of KS2. 

• Consider approaches which support all students to reason mathematically and develop a deep and connected understanding of the maths they are learning. 

Who can take part? 

• Suitable for both experienced and novice teachers aiming to develop their practice to support students in securing foundational maths understanding. 

• Each school sends a pair of participants, including at least one teacher with QTS, and may include a teaching assistant. 

• Subject leader to attend the Subject Leader Community sessions 

What is involved?  

• Participants must attend three full days of workshops. 

• Complete school-based tasks between sessions. 

• Teachers should generalise and embed pedagogical strategies explored in the project across their wider practice. 

• Centrally-produced resources focus on foundational mathematical understanding, building on KS2 knowledge and preparing students for KS3. 

• Resources include classroom-facing slides and teacher guidance. 

• Active engagement with teacher guidance and supporting materials is encouraged for maximum benefit. 

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