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

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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.
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Getting through Ofsted with a smile: My top tips for success

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22 Apr 2022
Ofsted Inspection deep dive - a maths subject leader’s perspective. Ed Farrell shares his school’s journey and 3 top tips for success.
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Greater depth maths: building curiosity and confidence

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22 Mar 2022
How two primary schools have engaged all children in greater depth thinking to discover and enjoy the beautiful world of mathematics.
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Maths is a universal language, isn't it?

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19 Nov 2019
If it is then why might some of our children who are new to the country initially find it puzzling?
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Our journey to mixed-age teaching in maths

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13 Feb 2020
Read one school's journey to teach maths to mixed-age classes.
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Parent power – how to enable parents to support children’s learning in primary mathematics

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07 Dec 2021
Creating a school – parent partnership that puts parents in a place to support children’s learning in primary mathematics at home
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Putting your school in the driving seat for the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check

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01 Feb 2021
Buckle up and get ready for a smoother journey to multiplication success! Rachael Brown examines how using the principles of learning to drive and the ‘learn, rehearse, recall, assess’ model can put your school in the driving seat.
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Starting from the beginning: how to learn times tables

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20 Apr 2020
Are we teaching times tables before we test them?
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Take a look through Ofsted’s three mathematics eyes. What can you see?

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14 Nov 2019
This is not about the need now to write out a lengthy statement for three I’s. A quick reflection to ascertain salient points would be helpful. Not swathes of time dedicated to create a set of rhetorical soundbytes.
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The magnificent seven: 7 ways to plan ahead for effective maths leadership

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10 Sep 2019
Rachael Brown (Primary Mathematics Adviser), provides her top 7 tips for effective leadership in mathematics.