This course will be divided into two parts. First we will focus on developing communication and language in your setting. This is crucial as early language learning is the foundation on which later success across the curriculum is built. We begin by looking at the reasons for the language gap between disadvantaged children and their (more…)

(postponed) This course offers an exciting opportunity for teachers and maths subject leaders to develop their understanding of how to use the bar model to support mathematical learning in both KS1 and KS2. This practical course will focus on how to promote conceptual understanding of number objectives using the bar model. There will be the (more…)

***This Course has been Cancelled This course will explore arithmetic structures essential to developing a deep understanding and flexibility with number and algebra concepts. We will consider creative approaches to enabling pupils to develop mastery of number through rich tasks and contexts.  We will also explore models that support the teaching of algebra in the (more…)

This course will support classroom teachers and subject leaders in developing the knowledge and understanding of how to maximise vocabulary development across the curriculum.    It will share best practice in vocabulary teaching in a range of subjects and provide opportunities to observe and reflect on filmed lessons. The course will include: An exploration of the (more…)

Shanghai and Singapore lead the world in the Pisa Tables for mathematics. The Shanghai approach has been championed by mathematics leaders and the government. As part of Fox’s Lead Maths Hub role, two teachers visited Shanghai to observe Maths lessons and were lucky enough to host two visiting Chinese teachers for one month. This course (more…)