Year 5 – 8 Continuity Work Group

Project Code: NCP24-19

Improving continuity in maths across the transition between primary and secondary schools.

This Work Group aims to strengthen the transition from primary to secondary school by focussing on curriculum and pedagogical continuity over Years 5 to 8. Central to the Work Group is the promotion of cross phase communication between teachers to address issues of maths knowledge and learning transition as distinct from pastoral considerations. The Work Group aims to help avoid the dip in attainment which is often reported as pupils move from primary to secondary education.

Who is this for? 

The Work Group is aimed at linked pairs or small groups from neighbouring secondary and primary schools with one or two teachers participating from each school. Secondary schools working with their feeder primary schools are particularly suited. Teachers will need to be released for two full days and two half days over the year. 

What is involved? 

Initially, the Work Group meets and agrees an aspect of maths to concentrate on. Colleagues will work collaboratively and intersessional cross-phase classroom observation and discussion of practice is encouraged wherever possible. Work Group meetings provide great opportunities to share experiences, draw conclusions and evaluate.

Intended Outcomes 

  • Teachers develop an increased knowledge, understanding and experience of the mathematics curriculum at KS2 and KS3

  • Teachers develop or refine their understanding of the key principles of teaching for mastery allied to an understanding of what pupils leaving KS2 are expected/able to do at different levels of attainment

  • Teachers develop sustainable and efficient methods of sharing practice and models of working with colleagues in other participating schools

Teachers are able to point to signs of improved pupil understanding in some curriculum or pedagogical areas as a result of Work group activity.

What is the Cost?

This Work Group is fully funded by Maths Hub and is free to participating schools.

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.

Sessions:

All sessions will take place at the Outwood Institute of Education, Tenter Balk Lane, Doncaster, DN6 7EQ on the following dates and times:

  • Session 1: Tuesday 15th October 2024 (12.00pm - 4.00pm)

  • Session 2: Monday 13th January 2025 (12.00pm - 4.00pm)

  • Session 3: Monday 10th March 2025 (12.00pm - 4.00pm)

  • Session 4: Tuesday 17th June 2025 (12.00pm - 4.00pm)