Early years Work Groups in this project will develop their mathematical subject knowledge in conjunction with understanding the pedagogy that underpins the teaching of it. Understanding of mathematical structures will be explored so participants gain a detailed understanding of how children learn early mathematical concepts.
This work group runs in three locations in the East Midlands West Maths Hub region – Derby, Derbyshire and Nottingham/Nottinghamshire.  

Dates:

Derby held online (09.30-15.30)

Day 1: 4th December 2020 done remotely via zoom 09.30-14.30
Day 2: 11th January 2021
Day 3: 12th March 2021
Day 4: 21th April 2021


Nottingham/ Nottinghamshire held Online (09.30-15.30)

Day 1: 21st January 2021
Day 2: 25th March 2021
Day 3: 6th May 2021
Day 4: 10th June 2021

Expectations of participants and their schools
Applicants wishing to apply to participate in this work group do not need any previous experience but must be willing to commit to participate fully in all elements of the programme including attendance at the four sessions (full days), the gap tasks and learning log.  The participant’s school/setting must have the capacity and commitment to support them throughout the programme including ensuring that they are released for full days to attend the sessions.

Funding
There is no cost to settings for participating in this work group but there is a commitment to attending all four sessions (full days), to completing all gap tasks between sessions and to keep a learning log throughout the programme.  

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.

Please use the form below to apply for a place on one of these cohorts.  Please ensure you select the requested venue.  Places are limited.  We will be in touch soon to confirm places.

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.