The aim of this course is to explore and develop ideas, pedagogies and associated subject knowledge to promote and enhance the teaching of times tables in the classroom. Teachers will engage in mathematics from the primary curriculum and explore mental strategies in order to support pupils’ conceptual understanding to mental fluency.

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Effective Teaching

Price: Sub £235 / SLA £140 / Full £282

This multi session course focuses on enhancing mathematics teaching through effective planning and teaching learning strategies. Teachers will be supported in creating learning journeys that foster deeper understanding and adjust their teaching methods based on real-time assessments.

This course concludes with an adviser visit for observation, feedback, and further individualised support.

Dates:

6 October 2025
14 October 2025
Date to be agreed – adviser visit

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Maths Magic

Price: Sub £735 / SLA £621 (includes the half-day visit) / Full £882 

This course aims to develop teachers’ ability to vary tasks to meet the needs of greater depth pupils within their class. Teachers will explore strategies, task design and questioning to enable pupils to deepen their knowledge and understanding.

Learning Outcomes

• To analyse pupil’s efficiency with mental strategies when solving arithmetic questions to inform future number fact fluency planning needs.
• To understand how to vary tasks to develop a deeper knowledge and understanding when reasoning and problem solving.
• To understand what makes a good task and develop questioning to ensure pupils have opportunity to justify and prove their thinking.
• To assess pupil work and make judgements regarding next steps. Be able to vary tasks according to assessment for learning.

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Mathematics Greater 24-25

Price: Sub £120 / SLA £75 / Full £144

The primary aims of the subject network meetings are to: 

• Ensure a clear understanding of the national picture and its application in local and school contexts. 
• Support effective subject leadership as appropriate to each school’s individual context. 
• Develop skills, expertise and capacity within school subject leaders and their teams through quality strategic CPD and the sharing of good practice. 
• Deepen understanding of subject specific pedagogy and knowledge that underpins good progress and attainment for ALL pupils. 
• Facilitate school to school networking and develop strength across the system. 

Spring 1 – 6 February 2025
Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Spring 1 Maths
Price: Sub £75 / SLA £40 / Full £90 

Spring 2 – 25 March 2025 
Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Spring 2 Maths
Price: Sub £75 / SLA £40 / Full £90