This project is designed to support Early Years teachers 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?
These programmes are designed for individuals who would like to develop their specialist knowledge for teaching maths to three to five years olds. This may be particularly relevant for NQTs, teachers that have moved phases, or teachers that have not received maths-specific training.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
There are two types of SKTM Early Years pathways:
Pathway One: Number Patterns and Structures
Pathway Two: Pattern, Shape, Space and Measures.
Each pathway 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. The intention is that each pathway is the equivalent of a four-day programme.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
Participants will:
develop enhanced maths subject knowledge with a particular emphasis on developmental progression in the Early Years to ensure sequences of learning are cohesive
consider the learning opportunities and pedagogical approaches across the wider provision – reviewing and enhancing the opportunities to promote mathematical learning across the provision.
DATES AND LOCATION
George Spencer Academy- George Spencer Conference Centre, Arthur Mee Road, Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 7EW
Portland Spencer Conference Centre, Birchover Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 4BW (9.30am-3.30pm)
10th November 2021 (George Spencer Academy)
13th January 2022 (1-4pm Online)
10th February 2022 (1-4pm Online)
17th March 2022 (1-4pm Online)
21st April 2022 (1-4pm Online)
19th May 2022 (Portland Spencer Conference Centre)
COST
The Work Group is offered free to all state-funded secondary schools in England.
By signing up there is an expectation that you attend all sessions for the full length unless there is an emergency.
COVID-19 Recovery
The ongoing impact of the corona virus outbreak and knock on effects on schools life remain uncertain. So, all Maths Hubs work will adapt to changing realities. There's likely to be more live online collaboration, for example. In addition Work Groups content will address both schools recovery from corona virus related disruption and the central maths subject matter of each project.
Thank you for expressing an interest in our programme. Please complete the information below to secure your place.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at
mathshub@george-spencer.notts.sch.uk.
