What do headteachers say about the benefits for their school of working with their local Maths Hub?
In this article, we share thoughts from other Headteachers who have already engaged with a Maths Hub programme. The NCETM have spoken to hundreds of headteachers whose schools have improved their outcomes in maths as a result of working with their local Maths Hub. Just search ‘headteacher’ on the NCETM website to read what they have to say, or hear it first-hand in videos and podcasts.
“The work that we do is very fulfilling, and the work the children do, with our support, help and guidance. And the Maths Hub is part of that support, help and guidance – we do change those children's lives. When they leave us and go to secondary school, they're in a really strong place mathematically.”
– Sarah Smith, executive headteacher at Christ the King Catholic Academy and St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy, Blackpool.
LISTEN: Podcast episode with a primary headteacher who loves working with her local Maths Hub
“In all year groups, students are more resilient and engaged, particularly when it comes to problem solving”
– Rae Potter, headteacher at Sarah Bonnell School in London.
READ: Maths Hubs Programme report for 2022/23
“The really high-quality CPD [via the Maths Hub] makes such a difference to outcomes and children’s engagement with learning. The benefits of that CPD which members of staff bring back in to develop the quality of teaching and learning in school is absolutely priceless.”
– Lynn Mayes, headteacher at Queen Katharine Academy in Peterborough.
If you want to know more about what Yorkshire and the Humber Maths Hub has to offer all state-funded schools in England, simply find a project or Work Group here that suits you and get in touch. Over half of all schools in England are already involved. If you’re not, why not? There’s something for every school, and everyone who teaches maths.