By Lydia Davison, Maths Lead and Teaching and Learning Lead, Newbold Verdon Primary School in Leicester A narrative often surfaces when it comes to the use of manipulatives in the primary mathematics classroom. In my experience, primary educators frequently talk of using manipulatives such as Numicon apparatus in the Foundation Stage and Key Stage1 – […]
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What is the guidance around Letters and Sounds? The DfE have recently announced that the 2007 Letters and Sounds Handbook is not a full Systematic Synthetic Phonics (SSP) programme. It does not provide the support, guidance, resources or training needed to meet the requirements of a systematic and rigorous approach to the teaching of phonics. […]
Read moreBy Corrinne Fraser Corrinne Fraser is a mathematics education consultant who works to support MATS, boroughs and individual schools strengthen their provision for mathematics. Corrinne has worked across institutions and key stages to align maths teaching and learning to new curriculum requirements and the drive for mastery in UK schools. Corrinne is passionate about inspiring […]
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Mike Armiger works within many areas but particularly; young people affected by trauma and emotional distress, care experienced children, suicide prevention and sport. Mike is a former Head of Educational Provisions specifically for young people affected by trauma, care-experienced children and children with SEND and mental health needs. He also works with universities on models […]
Read more Richard Daniel Curtis is an internationally renowned social and emotional skills expert and mentor passionate about helping millions understand developmental psychology and mental health. It often feels like the responsibility for student wellbeing falls to schools. However, wellbeing is global and we all have a part to play in that. Wellbeing doesn’t stop at the […]
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Alison Borthwick, international education and mathematics consultant, world-class trainer, inspirational teacher, keynote speaker, and author, reviews MathsBeat, Oxford’s digitally-led maths mastery resource.
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We still don’t know the full impact that COVID-19 has had on children’s education, but we do know that the more children read, the better equipped they are for school and more importantly life. So now more than ever, it’s important to keep children reading during this last term and over the summer. Here are 5 easy ideas from Camilla Macoun, Founder of The Bear Can Read, to share with your families to keep the reading momentum up at home.
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Empathy is a vital skill for children to learn from a young age, and it’s more important now than ever. But what can you do to help your children practise kindness at school? We’ve gathered some ideas you can implement at your school.
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We are delighted to be a lead delivery partner for National Numeracy Day! This year it’s taking place on Wednesday 19th May. Is your school taking part? What is National Numeracy Day? National Numeracy Day is a celebration of everyday maths. It raises awareness of the importance of numeracy, and empowers people to build their […]
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Written by Anita Warwick From encouraging mark making in the early years, to writing for a purpose and developing an individual style, regular handwriting sessions will help children settle back into classroom routines. Following our previous blog about the importance of teaching handwriting here are some tips and ideas to boost children’s confidence and enjoyment of handwriting practice. Getting Ready to Write Children […]
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