First4Maths Booklet

CONTENTS

..................................................................................................................In-School Support Packages 3

..............................................................Subject Leaders - Developing Outstanding Mathematics 4

.................................................................................................................................Teaching Assistants 5

...Revision Strategies for Year 6 / Mathematics through Stories for Early Years and KS1 6

..............Challenging all Pupils through Problem Solving / Creativity in Primary Mathematics 7

..................................................................................................................................About First4Maths 8

In-School Support Packages

We will work with you to develop a personalised package of support for your school and will look at the opportunity to enhance this further by working alongside other schools in your area. To ensure the package is customised to your needs, we offer a free consultation with your Senior Leadership Team or through your EIP/cluster. Through effective communication and a flexible approach, we will adapt the package, if necessary, to meet the changing needs of your school.

Subject Leader SupportExamples of subject leader support are:• Data analysis and question level analysis• Self evaluation• Lesson observation• Work and planning scrutiny • Monitoring of interventions• Effective feedback to teachers• Developing effective CPD for individuals and the whole school

Classroom SupportExamples of classroom support are:• Team teaching• Lesson study• Staff meetings

o Good to outstanding mathematics teachingo AT1o Guided reasoningo Progression in calculationo Challenging all childreno Creative mathematicso Effective interventions and use of teaching assistantso Assessment for Learning

• Follow up support in our classroom.

Parental SupportExamples of parental support are:• Parental workshops

o How to help your child at homeo Understanding the progression in calculationo School’s vision for mathematics

Above are only examples of what we can offer. We are happy to discuss your school’s individual needs on the phone, via e-mail or during your free consultation.

CostsWhole day £500 Half day £250Twilight £250 Staff Meeting £175 Parents’ Evening £175

Subject LeadersDeveloping Outstanding Mathematics

3 day course – TRF4M08/11

Day 1: 8th November 2011 Day 2: 10th January 2012 Day 3: 29th May 2012

How can we develop outstanding practice in mathematics across the school?

Target Audience: Mathematics Subject Leaders

This 3 day training and support package will guide subject leaders in developing mathematics across the school.

Key elements of effective leadership will underpin the 3 days of training and Subject Leaders will be given gap tasks to complete between each session.

Subject Leaders will be trained in;• Analysis of whole school data• The effective use of assessment for learning• The implementation and monitoring of intervention programmes• Monitoring and evaluation of their subject• Developing quality first teaching throughout the school • Understanding of the progression in key areas of mathematics• Challenging and supporting all children through problem solving and guided reasoning

Venue: Macdonald Portal Hotel Golf and Spa, Cobblers Cross, Tarporley CW6 0DJ

Time: 9.15am -3.30pm

Cost: £390 for 3 days of training

Please apply online at www.first4maths.co.uk or contact Toni/Sarah directly.

Sarah is a highly skilled and knowledgeable consultant who has been invaluable during our time in ‘notice to improve’. Mathematics was an area that had suffered much neglect in the last few years at our school. As part of the ‘notice to improve’ package put in place by the Local Authority we were fortunate to have access to the skills of Sarah. By providing; quality 1-1 support to teachers lacking in confidence, stimulating and inspiring staff meetings and thorough book and planning scrutinies we have managed to improve our teaching in mathematics from satisfactory at best to good in two terms. This has impacted upon the children where we have seen outstanding progress in each year group. Although budgets have been tightened this year we have already booked quality training with Sarah as only the best is good enough for our children.

Sarah Curtis, Headteacher, Meadow Primary School

http://www.first4maths.co.uk


Teaching AssistantsSupporting Quality First Teaching and Effective Interventions in Mathematics

TRF4M22/11

Date: 22nd November 2011

How can we effectively support children within the classroom and as part of an intervention?

Target Audience: KS1 and KS2 Teaching Assistants

This course can be attended as a stand-alone session for TAs or to support TAs whose subject leader has attended the first part of the 3 day subject leader course which looks at the leadership and management of mathematics interventions.

Teaching Assistants will receive training on the use of Overcoming Barriers and Wave 3 materials. There will be chance to consider how these materials can be used to support within the classroom or delivered as an intervention.

The course will also look at the use of effective questioning and teaching strategies to support children with their learning.


Time: 9.00am - 12.00pm

Cost: £70


Toni is an inspirational leader and teacher, she has a brilliant way of making people feel at ease yet remains professional throughout. She is incredibly efficient, determined and conscientious when strategically planning a program of support. Toni has diligently led whole school improvements including tracking assessment, assessment for learning, challenging the more able in maths and ensuring quality first teaching in the delivery of a daily maths lesson. She works with an energy and vibrancy that can only motivate others. She has excellent interpersonal skills when communicating with all people, pupils, parents and whole school staff ensuring she gets the best out of them. Dave Williams, Headteacher, Dee Point Primary School



Revision Strategies for Year 6

SSF4M01/11

Date: 1st December 2011

How can we make revision for Year 6 pupils interesting?

Target Audience: Year 6 teachers

‘Revision Strategies for Year 6’ will outline the key actions teachers should take to support their children with taking their SATs in May. The course will offer hands- on, practical advice and strategies to support practitioners to raise standards.


Time: 9.15am – 3.30pm

Cost: £130. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mathematics Through Stories for Early Years and Key Stage 1

SSF4M19/12

Date: 19th January 2012

How can we help children to make real life connections and make mathematics less abstract to children?

Target Audience: Early Years and Key Stage 1 teachers

‘Mathematics Through Stories for Early Years and Key Stage 1’ will show how stories can bring mathematics into the real world and will explore opportunities to teach the mathematics curriculum through rich, engaging contexts that will grab children’s attention and stimulate curiosity to embed their learning.


Time: 1.00pm – 4.00pm

Cost: £70




Challenging all Pupils through Problem Solving

SSF4M02/12

Date: 2nd Feb 2012

How can we support children to develop mathematical thinking and become independent learners?

Target Audience: KS1 and KS2 teachers

Problem solving engages and motivates most children. ‘Challenging all Pupils Through Problem Solving’ will show how to equip learners with the essential skills and strategies they need to become good problem solvers. The course will provide practical activities and will demonstrate how to structure lessons to develop skills and strategies for different levels of ability.


Time: 9.15am – 3.30pm

Cost: £130. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Creativity in Primary Mathematics

SSF4M08/12

Date: 8th March 2012

How can we inspire children and teachers through a creative approach to mathematics?

Target Audience: KS1 and KS2 teachers

‘Creativity in Primary Mathematics’ will demonstrate how mathematics can be incorporated into a theme and can be taught through a variety of subjects e.g. art, science and music. The course will demonstrate how the outdoor environment is a wonderful place to learn and apply mathematical understanding for all year groups.


Time: 9.15am – 3.30pm

Cost: £130




We are pleased to introduce you to our new mathematics consultancy company, First4Maths. We have created First4Maths after working together as consultants for 7 years and through working together we have developed a shared vision for the development of mathematics in the schools in which we work. We are committed to developing a love and understanding of mathematics for children and the adults that work with them. Our training and support is meaningful, engaging and can be realistically and effectively implemented within school. This is further enhanced by the role that we are currently sharing at Ashton Hayes Primary School as Y5/6 teachers, Mathematics Subject Leaders and Assessment Leads.

We have supported a wide range of schools, from those that are in a vulnerable position to those that are looking to further enhance their outstanding practice. Our comprehensive analysis of schools’ strengths and areas for development has resulted in appropriately targeted support packages being put in place which have ultimately led to improved outcomes for children. We have gained the trust and respect of the teachers that we have worked with by setting out clear expectations for changes needed and by modelling the effective practice that is required to bring about improvements in the standards and delivery of mathematics.

Details of our courses are detailed here and are available on our website www.first4maths.co.uk If these courses do not meet your school’s priorities, we are able to provide in-school support. You can be confident that our support will be tailored to your needs and will have a positive impact on the children and families within your school community.

If you would like to arrange an initial consultation to discuss a tailored support package, please contact Sarah on 07754 544167 – [email protected] or Toni on 07725 890184 – [email protected]

We look forward to working with you in the future.



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