Proud Mummy; Specialist Leader of Education (SLE); Qualified Maths Mastery Specialist; Qualified NCETM PD Lead; Specialist Maths Teacher (MaST); views my own
North West, England
Joined August 2015
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Laura retweeted
The Structured Variation Grid is a powerful tool to encourage pupils to harness their mathematical powers, spot patterns, and make conjectures leading to generalisations.
My growing collection of them is here:
mathsbot.com/gridMenu
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💬 “Rich talk tasks invite genuine thinking”
In @voice21oracy's new Talking Point Journal, the NCETM's @MrsJHawkins2007 shares how structured talk can deepen maths understanding, with practical strategies and task design tips.
Read more voice21.org/voice-21-launche…
Laura retweeted
🚨New podcast episode alert!🎙️
Listen to the Oracy Commission’s @RealGeoffBarton discuss the commission’s report with our very own @MrsJHawkins2007 and how oracy can transform:
✔️ behaviour
✔️ attainment
✔️ learning
Listen here 👇 oron your podcast app 🎧
ncetm.org.uk/podcasts/we-nee…
Laura retweeted
💡Why evaluate maths CPD?
🎙️In a new episode of the NCETM podcast, our team discuss the challenges, opportunities & importance of the @EducEndowFoundn evaluation of two Maths Hubs' programmes in 2025/26.
🎧Listen at ncetm.org.uk/podcasts/evalua… or via your podcast app
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🔢 In this blog, @juliangrenier explores what mathematical fluency means in early maths, why it matters, and the practical steps educators can take to support children in their care.
Read more: eef.li/uT4SBM
#mathsawarenessweek
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We want to hear from ambitious, talented leaders who will bring inspirational leadership to our Star community.
If you are highly motivated and passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, learn more here: jobtrain.co.uk/starcareers/H…
#WeAreStar #edujobs
Laura retweeted
🤔 How do we ensure all children benefit from thinking mathematically? 🤷
@ThinkingMaths shares her top tips in the FINAL video in our primary Five Big Ideas series 🤩 You don't want to miss this!
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🤫 Mathematical thinking isn't a silent process! 🔇
Find out more about how oracy and mathematical thinking are connected in the ✨final✨ video in our primary Five Big Ideas series with @ThinkingMaths
Laura retweeted
Are you making the most of those everyday school routines?🏫
Lining up for assembly is a fantastic opportunity to retrieve learning and practise number facts. @ThinkingMaths shares more top tips on mathematical fluency in the full video▶️
A fantastic Teaching for Mastery Sustaining Group TRG 2 with great collaboration between Y3/4 Teachers & Maths Leads. Thank you to @StPeterPaulPri for being a superb host venue. You made all the participants from the local schools feel so very welcome.
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“Conceptualisation does not follow automatically from performing procedures several times, even if they are all done correctly.”
From the latest @ATMMathematics journal
As part of today’s CPD we carefully considered Hargreaves’s model of professional collaboration - trust and precision are key. @TuringNW @prestolee_1911 @OaksBolton @LadybridgePS @StPeterPaulPri @tongemoorbolton @StBedeCEPrimary @WashacrePrimary
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🥳Let's celebrate🎉
10 years of the Maths Hubs Programme and over 4.7 MILLION pupils impacted by this incredible work🤯 Watch the video to hear from a few of the MANY amazing people who are involved 👇
#MathsHubs10Years
A hands on TRG 6 this week. @stthomasCEP
@prestolee_1911 Eatock @tongemoorbolton @StBedeCEPrimary @TuringNW #NCETM
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Our “Special Educational Needs in Mainstream Schools” guidance report is a practical resource designed to support teachers in plotting the overlapping needs of their pupils, considering cognition and learning, communication and interaction.
Download: eef.li/send/
Just got home from a great short break away. Took these snaps - absolutely love this! It’s all about the number 3 @hotelindigo
I think the Maths Leads and Y3/4 teachers had a bit of fun writing their ‘Maths is like’ statements in this morning’s TRG. @stthomasCEP
@OaksBolton @prestolee_1911 @StTeresasLL @tongemoorbolton @StBedeCEPrimary @TuringNW #NCETM
Absolutely love these ‘Maths is like’ statements from this morning’s TRG! Which resonate with you? 🤔 💭 🧮 @stthomasCEP @OaksBolton @prestolee_1911 @StTeresasLL @tongemoorbolton @StBedeCEPrimary @TuringNW #NCETM
