Work Group to strengthen partnerships with ITT providers
Project Code: NCP 24-31
One of the strategic goals of the Maths Hubs Programme is for Maths Hubs to work with a range of partners to ensure there is effective initial training of new teachers of maths in primary and secondary schools, so that they have the specialist knowledge required to support the learning of maths. By 2023, the aim is for all engaged ITT programmes to include initial preparation for teaching for mastery. These communities are therefore needed to support sustained best practice networks between ITT providers and local hubs, with a focus on teaching for mastery. The communities are also needed to support the hubs in identifying the mathematical needs of their ECTs, to inform their local offer.
In order to support the sharing of expertise from this group, Community Leads will be asked to focus their local work in one key theme area.
Who is this for?
Lead participants in this community will be from the ITT community; they should be directly involved in ITT with a responsibility for maths. It is expected that these participants will represent the various ITT providers across the hub region, so may include HEI, SCITT, and School Direct, and represent different phases of ITT including EYTS and QTS (primary and secondary).
It is anticipated that lead participants will be supported by their institution to attend all the scheduled meetings and to review their provision in light of the discussions and work they take part in.
Intended Outcomes
Professional learning for ITT providers (those responsible for maths provision):
A deepening understanding of and involvement in the work of their local Maths Hub and the National Maths Hubs Network
A deepening understanding of the principles of teaching for mastery (TfM) and how they directly relate to classroom practice
Professional learning for Maths Hubs Leadership Teams:
To learn from the research-informed practice and expert knowledge of experienced ITT providers
To develop approaches where that knowledge informs the wider work of the hub
Practice development for ITT providers (those responsible for maths provision):
To review their practice and programme, aiming to ensure trainees have some understanding of designing lessons informed by mastery principles
Practice development for Maths Hubs Leadership Teams:
To ensure that there is regular opportunity for collaboration and professional discussion of practices across ITT providers and that this dialogue informs hub work
Organisational policies and approaches for ITT providers (those responsible for maths provision):
ITT providers’ planning includes reference to the principles of teaching for mastery and is further enhanced with opportunities to observe Mastery Specialists’ lessons with a follow up discussion
Organisational policies and approaches for Maths Hubs Leadership Teams:
A dynamic awareness of the local needs of NQTs and schools, to support them (by drawing on knowledge and expertise) to successfully enter the profession
How have previous participants/schools benefited from taking part in this project?
Evaluation of the work identified that:
this community provided a timely opportunity to develop participants’ ITT programmes and connect this with the CCF
the community had provided opportunities for professional discussion of practice. Participants shared common challenges such as working with rigid schemes of work or formulaic approaches to lesson planning.
ITT leads, especially those in smaller settings, appreciated the opportunity to speak to others about developing maths pedagogy and challenges in maths education. Cross-phase and cross-provider collaboration was valued.
this community provides a forum for high-quality discussion around maths pedagogy and the opportunity for professionals to work together to meet local needs
Sessions
Sessions will take place across the academic year. They will provide opportunities to communicate and share best practice with other colleagues who are ITT providers and also Maths Hub leads.
The button below is to register your expression of interest, you will then receive an email from us requesting confirmation of your participation in this programme. Please note, your place will not be secured until you have provided confirmation of attendance.