BBO Maths hub latest news
Deadline extended for Maths CPD Leadership Programmes
The deadline has been extended to apply for the following two programmes offered by the NCTEM and Maths Hubs designed to develop teachers as experts in teaching for mastery and the leadership of professional development:
Further Education Mastery Specialist
What do the programmes involve?
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 Secondary Mastery Specialist Programme is in its ninth year and 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.
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 deadline to apply is 3rd June.
Mastering Number at KS2: Apply by 28 June
What is involved?
Knowledge of multiplication and division and its applications forms the single most important aspect of the KS2 curriculum and is the gateway to success at secondary school. This project enables pupils in Years 4 and 5 to develop fluency in multiplication and division facts, and a confidence and flexibility with number that exemplifies good number sense. Professional development materials will be provided to cover five short sessions a week, with participants expected to support colleagues in their year groups to use the resources with all Year 4 and 5 classes.
Who can take part?
This project is for schools that are involved in Mastering Number at Reception and KS1, and are also in a Sustaining Work Group. Lead participants from Work Group schools will be two teachers – one from each of Year 4 and Year 5. Support will also be given to maths leads and headteachers.
What will you learn?
- Your pupils in KS2 will develop automaticity in multiplication and division facts through regular practice
- You will develop an understanding of how pupils progress in their knowledge and understanding of multiplicative concepts
- You will work as part of a professional learning community to refine your practice
- You and your school leaders will develop Mastering Number at KS2 as part of the curriculum in Years 4 and 5
What is the cost?
The Mastering Number at KS2 Work Groups are fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so are free to participating schools. Applications are now open for 2024-2025, click here to apply online.
BBO Maths Hub SEND Schools Webinar - Thursday 6 June
BBO Maths Hub is inviting all state funded SEND schools and trusts in our area to a short webinar to find out how the BBO Maths Hub might be able to support teachers in SEND schools as they teach Mathematics. We are very aware SEND students need an education tailored to their specific needs and their stage of learning and we will be working with people who have this experience to plan support for SEND schools. During the seminar you will hear about ways of teaching that can help SEND students learn, how SEND schools have already benefited from working with their local maths hub and the National Community where teachers in SEND schools can seek advice and share best practice regarding teaching Mathematics in their setting.
The webinar will take place on Thursday 6 June between 4 and 5.40pm. Below is further information about the speakers. At the end of the presentations there will be time for you to ask questions and we would also like to hear about the type of support that would be beneficial to you as a teacher and the organisation that you work for. Please note that we are funded by the DfE so all the support that we offer is free.
To register your interest for the webinar, please click here.
BBO Maths Secondary Schools Webinar: Tuesday 11 June
This short webinar aims to inform you about the support available for secondary maths departments and teachers from the NCETM and BBO Maths Hub in 2024/25. This flyer gives a brief outline of the professional development on offer, however we are holding an online briefing on Tuesday 11 June, 4-4.30pm for further information.
The briefing will give details such as what programmes schools are eligible for, funding and possible bespoke work we can do with your department. All our work is funded by the DfE so all training is free and in line with up to date pedagogy. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and talk to the maths hub leadership team about your department’s development needs. To sign up, please visit our website. We hope to see you on 11th June!
BBO Maths Free SATS analysis workshop: Friday 12 July
BBO Maths Hub is holding a free SATS analysis workshop. For Maths Leaders, Year 6 teachers, Year 7 teachers. We are offering the opportunity for Primary schools to look at some common features within the 2024 SATs and analyse your own papers. Secondary schools are invited too, to support transition knowledge.
- How can you use common themes from Year 6 pupils to develop your maths curriculum for next year as they move into Year 7?
- What were the common errors and misconceptions?
- What can primary schools learn from how their pupils’ tackled questions and implement in their planning for next year?
- What can secondaries learn about the current Y6 pupils- what can we put in place for them in Y7?
You will also be invited to join Basecamp where you can view pupils’ responses to questions and submit your own examples to work on within the session.
Primary schools: Please ensure that you have downloaded scripts of a range of pupils prior to the session as you will have the opportunity to work on these with others and analyse pupil approaches.
Secondary Schools: The KS2 2024 SATs maths papers will be available for viewing on Basecamp from 11 July. Please register via our website. We hope that these opportunities are of interest and look forward to working with you soon. The BBO Maths Hub team.