Fist bumps with rainbow wrist straps

LGBT+ History Month 2023

Blog
22 Feb 2023
If we can make such amazing inroads in the inclusion of Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic groups in two years, we can do it too for LGBT inclusion.
Bayeux tapestry

What do ‘substantive’ and ‘disciplinary’ mean when thinking about primary foundation subjects?

Blog
23 Feb 2023
Kate explores what ‘substantive’ and ‘disciplinary’ are, why we need both, and the implications for curriculum planning and teaching.
Two school girls

Addressing race equity in schools

Blog
23 Feb 2023
10 great ways for leaders to demonstrate to their school community their commitment to anti-racism.
Teacher with pupils in class

Why be a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant in Hertfordshire? (National Careers Week 2023)

Blog
24 Feb 2023
With next week being National Careers Week, what better time than now to look at the opportunities available as a Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant in Hertfordshire and why a career path like this could change your life.
Maths equipment spread across desk

"I need some greater depth maths ideas"

Blog
01 Feb 2022
Charlie considers how to build curiosity and confidence for ALL children and provides reflection questions around primary maths greater depth provision.
Person writing on whiteboard

5 ways to use a maths book scrutiny as a tool for professional development

Blog
18 Jan 2022
How could reviewing pupils’ recorded outcomes as a teaching staff be a tool for everyone’s mathematical professional development?
Person writing on whiteboard

Can't calculate? Could place value be the culprit?

Blog
01 Oct 2019
The gaps in place value understanding are the main culprit when children can’t calculate - here are some ideas to fix this.
Child writing on whiteboard

Children are seeing themselves as mathematicians – the impact of CPA and fluency sessions in my mixed age class

Blog
23 Nov 2021
Developing children’s mathematical fluency in a mixed age class – rich discussions, the CPA approach, models and increasing confidence.
Escalators

Differentiation in maths - scaffolding or metaphorical escalators!

Blog
10 Jan 2019
Charlie Harber explores the thorny issue of differentiation in maths.
Colourful numbers

Enabling success in primary maths for pupils with vision impairment

Blog
24 May 2022
Expert insight and tips for teaching and learning in primary maths for pupils with vision impairment; more multi-sensory and less visually-complex.