This network is a chance for teachers and ECTs of Mathematics to meet to discuss current issues in secondary phase mathematics education, to form good cross-school relationships and share best practice.

The network will consist of termly face to face sessions all running from 4pm to 5.30pm at Roundwood Park School on the following dates:

• Autumn Session: Wednesday, 4th November 2026
• Spring Session: Wednesday, 24th February 2027
• Summer Session: Wednesday, 5th May 2027

This programme is £30 in advance for three sessions or £10 per session when joining part way through the year.

Who is this course for?

All mathematics teachers – any experience welcome

What are the objectives or outcomes?

On this programme participants will:

• Discuss opportunities and challenges linked to all key stages of the mathematics curriculum (KS3-5)
• Reflect on the impact of curriculum reform since 2019 and the progress made with regards to familiarity with the mathematics curriculum and the examinations and next steps
• Consider the use of oracy in the mathematics classroom
• Share best practice amongst delegates
• Develop expert and enrichment opportunities and embed them into curriculum topics

Areas of focus

The course will include:

• Facilitated discussion
• Developing pedagogy
• Ideas for collaboration
• Reflection and review

Meet the facilitator

Charlotte Norwood, Head of Maths, Roundwood Park School

I started my career at The Hemel Hempstead school as a teacher of Mathematics where I transitioned through a few roles before being a key stage leader and then the Head of Faculty. Alongside these roles I was a Leading Maths Teacher for HCC creating and sharing resources and best practise. I then also had an opportunity of a leadership team secondment which was in a DSL role alongside wider SLT responsibilities. Following on from this I was the Pupil Premium lead for the school prior to leaving for a promotion to Assistant Headteacher at The Highfield School. I was an AHT for many years and did various roles including data and reporting, exams, curriculum, PP, attendance, DDSL and line management. Due to having a young family I am now back in the Mathematics classroom teaching part time at Roundwood Park School and I love it.