Early Years
Now Recruiting (for September 2023) - School Development Lead Programme
Who can take part?
The programme is for expert leaders of maths who are leading change in maths in a school or group of schools other than their own, and will benefit those who have previous experience of developing maths leadership capacity in schools/groups of schools or who are new to the role. Normally, participants will have previously completed the NCETM PD Lead Programme. Participants will be expected to commit to the full programme of activities and will need the support of the headteacher of their own school and/or their MAT.
What is involved?
This programme is specifically designed to enable the leaders of maths school development to enhance leadership capacity and capability in the schools they support. It will provide regional support through workshops (face-to-face run regionally across England, and online), practice development activities, and an online community.
Participants will plan, lead and evaluate a school development initiative for a school or group of schools and record all planning, evaluation and reflection in an Accreditation Evidence Document.
To apply for the programme in 2023, first download and read the programme information document. Please ensure you download and read this document before submitting an application.
What will you learn?
- You will develop your knowledge of a range of maths school development strategies and know why, when, and how to use them effectively
- You will strengthen your knowledge of the evidence base that underpins school development and change management
- You will design and lead maths development in schools, which is supported by learning and discussion in the programme
- You will increase your awareness of the skills needed by a maths school development lead and have a deeper self-awareness in relation to the role
What is the cost?
The School Development Lead Programme is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so is free to participants and their schools.
Applications close on the 31st March. To apply, please visit School Development Lead Programme | NCETM
Now Recruiting (for September 2023) - Professional Development Lead
NCETM Professional Development Lead accreditation is designed for those who lead professional development for teachers of maths.
Who can take part?
These programmes are for expert teachers of maths (all phases from Early Years to post-16) who have existing commitments and responsibility for designing, leading and evaluating maths teacher professional development, and who will lead maths professional development beyond their own institution.
What is involved?
The PD Lead Programme is designed for participants who are working with other teachers to enhance teaching and learning of maths.
Participants benefit from the equivalent of three one-day workshops (face-to-face and online). The completion of an Accreditation Evidence Document, which facilitates critical reflection on participants’ learning and the professional development they design, deliver and evaluate over the year, is also required. Participants will design, lead, review and refine a programme of support for maths teacher professional development, drawing upon a range of evidence-informed models and activity.
To apply for the programme in 2023, first download and read the programme information document. Please ensure you download and read this document before submitting an application.
What will you learn?
- You will develop an understanding of effective models of maths teacher professional development
- You will critically evaluate your own professional development programme against your intended outcomes
- You will develop an understanding of the full range of potential outcomes of maths teacher professional development
- Participants in the programme you design will report a change in their subject knowledge/professional practice
Participants will also have the opportunity to pay to work with the University of Chester and gain an academic award (PG Cert) for completing an enhanced version of the programme.
What is the cost?
The Professional Development Lead Programmes are fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so are free to participants and their schools.
Applications close on the 31st March. To apply, please visit Professional Development Lead Programmes | NCETM
Now Recruiting (for September 2023) - Mastering Number Supporting pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2
This project aims to secure firm foundations in the development of good number sense for all children from Reception through to Year 1 and Year 2. The aim over time is that children will leave KS1 with fluency in calculation and a confidence and flexibility with number. Attention will be given to key knowledge and understanding needed in Reception classes, and progression through KS1 to support success in the future.
Who can take part?
This programme and its Work Groups are open to all schools that have not yet engaged with the Mastering Number Programme. Lead participants from Work Group schools will be three teachers, one each from Reception, Year 1 and Year 2, with some support given to subject leaders and headteachers.
What is the cost?
The Mastering Number project is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so is FREE to participating schools and rekenreks will be provided to schools.
How to Apply?
Please fill in this Google Form to apply for Mastering Number – Mastering Number 2023-24 Registration Details (google.com)
Now Recruiting (for September 23) Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics - Early Years Teachers
Develop mathematical subject knowledge and understand the pedagogy that underpins the teaching of it
Who can take part?
These programmes are 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.
What is involved?
This programme 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.
What is the cost?
The SKTM Early Years Programme is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so is free to participating schools.
How to Apply?
Please fill in this Google Form to apply – NCP23-25 Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics (Early Years Teachers) Programme – Google Forms
Now Recruiting for September 2023 – Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics (Primary Teaching Assistants)
This project is designed to improve the subject knowledge and pedagogical knowledge for all practitioners teaching and supporting the learning of primary maths.
It 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.
Who can take part?
These programmes are 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.
What is the cost?
The SKTM Primary Tas Programme is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme and is therefore free to participating schools.
How to Apply
Please fill in this Google form to apply – NCP23-27 Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics (Primary Teaching Assistants) Programme – Google Forms
Now Recruiting (for September 2023) - Strengthening Partnerships with ITT Providers
A professional learning community for ITT providers and Maths Hub leadership
Who can take part?
Lead participants in this programme will be from the ITT community; they should be directly involved in ITT with a responsibility for maths. They will represent the various ITT providers across the hub region so may include HEI, SCITT and School Direct, and represent different phases of ITT including EYTS, QTS (primary and secondary), and post-16.
What is involved?
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.
What is the cost?
The Strengthening Partnerships with ITT Providers project is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so is free to participating institutions.
How to Apply?
Please fill in this Google Form to apply –NCP23-31 Strengthening Partnerships with ITT Providers Community – Google Forms