Welcome to the second edition of Maths Scene!
Welcome to the second edition of Maths Scene,our ‘one stop’ termly newsletter!A very Happy New Year to you all!
As we begin 2016, we would like to thank you for your contributions to this Spring newsletter, which offers information regarding Spring term offers from our partners and subscribers (click on the links for more info)
Our aim is to harness mathematics leadership and expertise to develop and spread outstanding mathematics practice in all our city schools for the benefit of our children and young people.
This newsletter brings together a core of professionals who represent key strategic partnerswhich include: the Nottingham City Early Years Team (EYFS), Nottingham City Primary Team, Transform: Teaching School Alliance, LEAD: Teaching School Alliance, Nottingham Learning Trust ,Bluecoat Academy Trust as well as the West and East Midlands Maths Hubs.
On a regular basis we want to share with you current developments, thinking and research about mathematics andkey documents, together withwebsites and resources. We would also like to share opportunities for current professional developments being offered by this partnership.
Please feel free to contribute at any time articles, resources and ideas of practice that you are using successfully in your schools and settings, so we can share them amongst this mathematics community in the following publication. Please forward your contributions to the following website address:
Our aim is that ‘Maths Scene’ expands to become a valuable site for all our city practitioners!
Bally Atwal (Primary Lead Teaching & Learning Specialist) on behalf of our partners.
Our Partners
East Midlands East MathsHub- Led by The Minster School in Southwell, Nottinghamshire. Dedicated to “creating passionate and outstanding mathematicians”.
East Midlands West Maths Hub-Led by George Spencer Academy, Nottinghamshire. Their vision is to transform maths education so that all of the children are excited about and committed to becoming mathematicians.
LEAD Urban Teaching School Alliance- A dynamic partnership of schools committed to harnessing, nurturing and sharing the specific skills and attributes required to teach and lead in areas with diverse pupil populations.
NCETM( - The National Centre for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics isa collection of teaching resources, provided by the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM), which were published in a series of online magazines covering early years, primary, secondary, and further education for teachers of mathematics.
Nottingham City Early Years Team CPD offer- The Team's purpose is to support the Family Nottingham Plan, support the provision of funded places for 2, 3 and 4 year olds and deliver on the various statutory duties placed on the Local Authority by relevant legislation.
Nottingham City Primary Team Courses and Conferences- The Primary Team's suite of teachingand learning courses and conferences has been carefully designed to equip practitioners with the range of skills and knowledge they need to make a positive difference back in the classroom.
Nottingham City Primary Team CPD poster- The Primary Team delivers high quality teachingand learning support for primary schools. The team operate a traded service for Nottingham City Council.
Transform Teaching School Alliance- Transform is a strategic partner in the East Midlands West Maths Hub. As a strategic partner we have contributed to the design and delivery of a range of workshops, events and professional networks offering support, resources and latest curriculum practice for primary and secondary Maths teachers and leaders.
Maths Hub Bulletin - Spring 2016
We are delighted to bring details of the Spring half term workshops and events offering support, resources and the latest curriculum practice for primary and secondary maths teachers and curriculum leaders.Together with our strategic partners, we have worked hard to bring a diverse range of sessions designed and delivered by outstanding practitioners and subject leaders to ensure that we achieve our collective vision of all children being inspired to achieve in maths.
For more information or to book a place on any of the sessions please visit: or
Special Event: Early Maths - The onebillion Project
This free workshop is a special event at the Apple Regional Training Centre, Nottingham. Aimed at Early Years Foundation Stage Leaders, School Leaders or SENCOs, this course will introduce you to an early maths intervention which is having huge success internationally.To find out more about the event or to register your free placesplease visit:
Scholarships to help support future maths and physics teachers through university and into teaching
The Future Teaching Scholars programme is a new route into teaching. Successful applicants will be offered a valuable scholarship package that includes £15k grant whilst studying for a Maths or Physics related degree and becoming an expert in your chosen subject. It’s called the Future Teaching Scholars programme, and the closing date for the second round of applications, for those starting degree courses in autumn 2016, is 31 March 2016.NCETM and Maths Hubs collaborate with Oxford University and Education Endowment Foundation on mathematical reasoning project
The NCETM, in conjunction with the Maths Hubs programme, has begun work with researchers at Oxford University on a project funded by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) centred on developing mathematical reasoning in Year 2 pupils.During the project, in the school year 2016/17, pupils in 80 schools will receive 12 weekly, one-hour instruction sessions, led by a teacher and using online resources. Outside lesson time, the pupils will have the opportunity to play online games linked to the resources and designed to build on the reasoning skills developed in the classroom sessions.
After the 12 weeks, the pupils will be tested and results compared against a control group of 80 schools not receiving the lessons.
For more information or if you have any comments please visit:
NTU Raising the Grade Maths Conference between 21-24 March 2016
We are looking for excellent maths teachers to support the delivery of the NTU Raising the Grade Maths Conference between 21-24 March 2016.We have a number of what used to be ASTs and aspiring ASTs who lead sessions on this event, but this year, we have seen some of our usual delivery team leave the area, or be unavailable. We are therefore looking to welcome some new members to join the team as a CPD opportunity; working alongside other maths teachers to develop exciting, interactive resources which help C/D borderline students tackle difficult aspects of the maths curriculum. In return, NTU is willing to cover the cost of any supply cover that their school incurs.
If you’re not aware of the Raising the Grade Maths Conference, there is more general information available here:
Secondary Maths Conference at Nottingham Trent University - Friday 22nd January
Conference delegates met on a very wet Friday morning to take part in what turned out to be exciting and rewarding day thinking about Maths education across the city for key stages 2 - 4. Delegates came from the primary and secondary sector, from academies and maintained schools. We were privileged to be joined by Professor Jeremy Hodgen and Professor Malcolm Swan from the University of Nottingham Mathematics Education Department. It was hosted by the Secondary School advisory Team in partnership with the Southwell Minster Maths Hub.For more information about the outcome of the event or to view the presentation please visit:
Primary Team Courses: February - March 2016
Please visit more information on Primary Team courses taking place from February 2016 - March 2016 or book your place by sending the name of the attendee and the choice of date to phone Christopher Owen on 0115 87 64560.Please book early to ensure your choice of date!Mastery in Mathematics – FREE CPD offer to all City Primary Schools
As part of Nottingham Education Improvement Board's proposals for developing mathematics across the city, the Primary Team is offering all primary schools the opportunity to attend a free half-day's INSET in their partnership groups, focused on improving subject knowledge and developing the mastery pedagogy in mathematics. The training will be led by Jane Gill and is suitable for teaching staff in KS1 or KS2.For theof the remaining events please visit: for more information on EIB please visit:
EIB Maths Courses - FREE KS1 CPD Offer to all City Primary Schools
In conjunction with the Education Improvement Board's (EIB) 10 year strategic plan, the Primary Team would like to offer a mathematics development opportunity to all city schools. The training is offered to one member of your KS1 staff."Getting it right at KS1" is a FREEhalf day professional development course aimed at Teachers or Teaching Assistants working within Key Stage one. This training will be delivered by Bally Atwal.
Key stage one is a crucial stage for mathematical development .We will be exploring research based models for improving children's mental agility and strategies for developing number concepts including fractions.
In order not to miss your entitlement to this CPD, please visit the link below for more information on the remaining events: for more information on EIB please visit:
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