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International Day of Girls and Women in Science – 11th February 2023

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10 Feb 2023
Encouraging women into STEM subjects is not a new topic for conversation. It is surprising then that women are still underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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Budget setting - the importance of a three year plan

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17 Feb 2023
Budget setting – key considerations and the importance of a three year plan.
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LGBT+ History Month 2023

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

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23 Feb 2023
Kate explores what ‘substantive’ and ‘disciplinary’ are, why we need both, and the implications for curriculum planning and teaching.
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Addressing race equity in schools

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23 Feb 2023
10 great ways for leaders to demonstrate to their school community their commitment to anti-racism.
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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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"I need some greater depth maths ideas"

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01 Feb 2022
Charlie considers how to build curiosity and confidence for ALL children and provides reflection questions around primary maths greater depth provision.
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5 ways to use a maths book scrutiny as a tool for professional development

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18 Jan 2022
How could reviewing pupils’ recorded outcomes as a teaching staff be a tool for everyone’s mathematical professional development?
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Can't calculate? Could place value be the culprit?

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

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