This programme supports primary and secondary colleagues to work together to improve continuity in curriculum, pedagogy and pupil experience across Years 5 to 8.
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
Our Professional Development is funded by the Department for Education and is free to all participating schools.