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The magnificent seven: 7 ways to plan ahead for effective maths leadership

Blog
10 Sep 2019
Rachael Brown (Primary Mathematics Adviser), provides her top 7 tips for effective leadership in mathematics.
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The growth mindset – pitfalls and solutions

Blog
10 Jul 2019
Avoiding ‘wallpaper’ growth mindset: learning from other school’s mistakes
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Unpicking the KS2 Progress Model 2022

Blog
14 Sep 2022
Examining the new KS2 assessment progress model and exploring examples - with free downloadable spreadsheet tool
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Looking back to look forward: reflections from the 22/23 moderation cycle

Blog
11 Jan 2023
As we move into this new term, it is a good time for Year 2 and 6 teachers to reflect and take stock of the progress our pupils are making towards their summer statutory assessment goals
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Supporting EAL learners through SATs – what are the options?

Blog
09 Mar 2023
Ben Fuller answers the frequently asked questions around whether EAL children should take the KS2 SATs tests and how best to support them if they do. (Updated for 2023)
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Stretch, don’t stress. How school leaders looking to change MIS can save more than just money

Blog
15 Aug 2022
Catherine Tallis discusses a view as to why frameworks are the right route for schools to procure.
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Early Years consultancy

Bespoke Early Years support as and when you need it.
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Mental Maths Fluency Intervention

Mental Maths Fluency Intervention aim is to precisely identify current knowledge and gaps in knowledge and to offer a short personalised intervention.
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Making Fluent and Flexible Calculators

This mental maths development project aims to improve children’s understanding of mental calculation in primary maths by focusing on using base facts to solve more complex calculations.
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Two-year-olds in schools programme

A cost-effective approach for schools looking to either embark on lowering their school age or schools that wish to reflect and support continuous improvement for their Early Years provision which includes two-year-olds.
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