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Maths

Gig Mill Primary School is part of the network of National Maths Hubs network. The Central Maths Hub works in partnership with local schools, colleges, Universities, CPD providers, maths experts and employers to drive improvement in maths education.  This is facilitated through funded professional development opportunities, national projects, Work Groups and collaborative projects.

Nikki Powell, at Gig Mill Primary School, is a Mastery Specialist who supports schools across the Midlands to improve their maths provision and outcomes.

Achieving and maintaining excellence in teaching mathematics requires focused effort over time. Change is effected and progress is built through development of leadership for strong classroom practice. The Maths Hubs programme offers a range of school and professional development opportunities to support teachers, subject and senior leaders according to need, contributing to schools’ long-term success in the teaching and learning of mathematics. Network Collaborative Projects (NCPs) are offered nationally and led locally, with opportunities for enhanced and intensive support to tailor the offer to schools’ particular needs.

She supports schools to:

  • establish a culture of high expectations for all pupils (including disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND) in which they develop deep knowledge, understanding and confidence in mathematics, succeed in National Curriculum mathematics assessments, and are well prepared for the secondary mathematics curriculum
  • introduce, embed, and sustain teaching for mastery approaches with fidelity and consistency, making effective use of high-quality resources.
  • ensure their mathematics teaching is knowledge-rich and fulfils the aims of the National Curriculum: every school’s teaching containing a coherent and detailed sequence of essential content to support pupils’ progress, over time
  • ensure that all teachers of mathematics have the specialist knowledge and skills required to teach mathematics effectively.
  • work with teachers and leaders of mathematics to establish professional cultures and practices that support ongoing development
  • work in a collaborative and sustained way with other schools and local leaders of mathematics education to overcome challenges and support ongoing improvement.