What will you learn?

• Your pupils in KS2 and KS3 will demonstrate a positive attitude to maths
• You will make common use of approaches, representations and language across phases
• You will deepen your knowledge and understanding of the curriculum across KS2 and KS3, including expectations at the end of each Key Stage
• You and your cross-phase colleagues will collaborate on curriculum and pedagogy as part of transition practice

Programme Structure

This programme includes:

• Work Groups focused on curriculum and pedagogical continuity from Years 5 to 8
• Exploration of high-quality resources, including Checkpoints, Multiplicative Reasoning and Algebraic Thinking materials
• A lesson study approach, with participants focusing on specific aspects of the maths curriculum and developing these in their schools
• Opportunities for cross-phase classroom observation and discussion of practice

Who should attend

Primary and secondary colleagues who want to develop practice together across KS2 and KS3

Benefits

Participants will:

• Strengthen curriculum continuity between primary and secondary phases
• Develop shared approaches to teaching and learning
• Improve transition experiences for pupils
• Build collaboration between schools and phases