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 Sandringham School.

• Autumn Session: Thursday 13th November 2025

In the first session we will focus on closing gaps between:

• PP and non-PP
• boys and girls

and ensuring that LPAG students achieve the best grade possible whilst also ensuring that UPAG students achieve top grades.

• Spring Session: Date to be agreed at the end of the Autumn session
• Summer Session: Date to be agreed at the end of the Spring session

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?

Teachers of Mathematics, ECTs (Mathematics)

What are the objectives or outcomes?

On this programme participants will:

• Confidently plan well sequenced lessons
• Design and deliver purposeful questions, supporting the needs of all students
• Discuss setting, mixed attainment and the mastery approach to teaching Mathematics
• Support teachers new to teaching KS4 or KS5
• Share best practice

Areas of focus:

The course will include:

• Mathematics planning and delivery
• Cognitive overload and knowledge retention
• Supporting all students to become successful mathematicians
• Difficulties faced by Maths teachers

Meet the facilitators:

Sarah Pope, Head of Maths and Computing, Simon Balle All-through School