Wider Continuing Professional Development
There are a number of DfE-approved programmes and curriculum hubs where schools can access support and training.
BBO Maths hub, covering Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead
Visit the BBO Maths hub website here.
To view the latest edition of BBO’s newsletter, please either download the pdf or view it online here
Applications Open to Join the Teaching for Mastery – Development Project in 2024/25:- Every year, the Maths Hub looks to engage schools that have not yet begun the Teaching for Mastery journey in the project, and they are delighted to announce that applications have now opened to take part in 2024/25.
There is a wealth of information about Mastery on the NCETM website.
The Teaching for Mastery Programme is a professional development opportunity designed to support teachers in state-funded schools to develop best practice in maths in your school. To find out more about how your school can get involved in this fully funded project in 2024/25, head to the relevant page on our website using the links below:
Primary Teaching for Mastery – Development
Secondary Teaching for Mastery - Development
For further information about submitting your application to join the Teaching for Mastery Development Project in 2024/25, click here.
For primary schools that are not quite ready to join the project yet, BBO Maths has the Mastery Readiness programme which will prepare for implementing a teaching for mastery approach. Find out more and apply via the following page:
Primary Teaching for Mastery – Readiness
To find out about all of BBO Maths hubs work groups and opportunities for 2024/25 click here, please note that all of the work groups are free. You can contact BBO Maths hub here to discuss the best programme for you and your department.
MATHS CPD LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMES NOW RECRUITING:-
BBO Maths Hub has an opportunity to get involved in one of five programmes offered by the NCTEM and Maths Hubs designed to develop teachers as experts in teaching for mastery and the leadership of professional development.
To apply follow the links below to visit the webpage of the programme you are interested in applying for and download and read the information document. When you have secured the support of your headteacher/senior leader, complete the online application form. The closing date for applications is Friday 14th March at 5pm.
·Further Education Mastery Specialist
·Professional Development Lead
To find out more about BBO Maths hub, click here.
Mobius Maths Hub, covering Reading, Bracknell Forest, Wokingham and West Berkshire
Visit the Mobius Maths Hub website here.
Early Career Teacher Work Groups
Early Years and Primary Work Groups
To read more about the latest Maths report from Ofsted as well as information relating to the NCETM Mastering Number programme click here.
Mobius Maths Hubs are excited to offer an expanded range of Primary Work Groups, click here to find out more and register.
Mobius Maths Hubs are also offering the Teaching for Mastery Programme, which is a professional development opportunity designed to support teachers to develop best practice in maths in schools, click here to register.
Mobius Maths Hub is also offering an expanded range of Secondary and Post-16 Work Groups, click here to find out more.
MATHS CPD LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMES NOW RECRUITING:-
Teachers in all phases are invited to apply for programmes to lead professional development and school-wide development.
The NCETM and Maths Hubs offer five programmes designed to develop teachers as experts in teaching for mastery and the leadership of professional development.
The programmes are:
- Primary Mastery Specialist
- Secondary Mastery Specialist
- Mastery Specialists in GCSE Resit and Functional Skills
- Professional Development Lead
- School Development Lead
How to apply? Follow the links above to visit the webpage of the programme you are interested in applying for, and download and read the information document. When you have secured the support of your headteacher/senior leader, complete the online application form. Click on the links above to find out about application closing dates.
St Clement Danes Computing Hub
Covering Slough, RBWM, Wokingham, Reading, Bracknell Forest
Visit the St Clement Danes Computing Hub website here.
TeachComputing@scd.herts.sch.uk
The National Centre for Computing Education are offering a range of remote and face to face CPD courses, to book them click here.
For Secondary Schools, we bring to your attention the I Belong programme which is a brilliant opportunity to get more girls into Computing.
Click here to find out about I Belong: encouraging girls into computer science. To achieve the desired outcomes, the Computing Hub is encouraging every school to provide an event to encourage year 8 girls to see themselves able and inspired to take GCSE computer science - find out more HERE. You can sign up and receive help to get your school the I Belong certificate. Also you may want to use the Computing Quality Mark as a needs analysis for your department.
For Primary Schools you can join Physical Computing Kit courses, two of which are being held at Langley Grammar School. The Computing kit courses allow your School the great opportunity to rent kits like Beebots and Micro:bits! To find out more information click here.
If your school is needing to upskill the subject knowledge of non-computing teachers to be able to teach computing next year, please email the Computing Hub for support here. They can help your teachers by providing subject knowledge CPD either face-to-face or visit their website for all the remote courses available here.
For all the courses the Computing Hub is offering, visit their website here.
Advanced Maths Support Programme
Visit the AMSP website here.
For the latest information see here.
There are options available for A-Level mathematics, and Core Mathematics, see here. For a free online course for students who are preparing to start university courses in Mathematics or related courses click here.
AMSP are excited to announce the return of our Extended Professional Development Courses for the new academic year, click here for further information.
Find out about Developing A Level Pedagogy Work Groups here and Developing Core Maths Pedagogy Work Groups here. For more information and to register your interest please visit your local maths hub webpage or contact the AMSP.
·Mobius Maths Hub: https://www.mobiusmathshub.org.uk/index.asp
·BBO Maths Hub: https://bbomathshub.org.uk/
To stay up to date with the events offered by the AMSP nationally and locally please sign up to their mailing list here.
For more information about these or any support you might want from the AMSP please contact Catherine Joyce, Area Coordinator: Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey here.
Primary English Hub
Visit the Whiteknights English Hub website here.
For details of the Master Readers programme, see here. To book your Master Readers training click here.
For information about upcoming events see here. If you would like to request information about an 'Early Reading Health Check' see here.
Behaviour Hub
Email: MEIoffice@maidenerleghtrust.org
To find out about any of the courses that are on offer, click here.
Whole School Send
Visit the Whole School Send website here.
We would like to bring to your attention that Whole School SEND has published its highly anticipated second edition of the Teacher Handbook: SEND – a DfE funded reference book. This book has been designed to improve the educational experience of children and young people by helping education practitioners put inclusion at the heart of their practice.
The MTPT Project
Visit the MTPT Project's website here.
The MTPT Project - The MTPT Project have a number of thought-provoking upcoming events taking place.
Missing Mothers virtual conference
Friday 21st March and Saturday 22nd March
Access this two-day virtual event with a range of ticket options for schools and individuals, and hear from a range of fantastic speakers, session hosts and panellists. Full line up on Eventbrite.
Life Friendly Leadership programme
Begins Friday 7th March
For school, MAT and system leaders serious about addressing the damaging impact of the motherhood penalty on the health of our workforce. This five-session online programme provides you with the knowledge and supportive community to improve working conditions and cultures in your setting. Full dates and session titles are available on Eventbrite.
Parental Leave group coaching programme – Spring Cohort
Begins Tuesday 4th March
The MTPT Project’s popular group coaching programme offers a sense of community, empowerment and motivation for teachers, leaders and support staff currently on a period of maternity, adoption or shared parental leave. The programme is fully-funded for state school teachers in England thanks to TSH Berkshire – live and recorded access places available on Eventbrite.
March Return to Work workshop
Thursday 27th March
Prepare for a confident return to work after maternity, adoption or shared parental leave in this 90 minute workshop which shares information about your legal entitlements, and gives you the headspace to get your logistical and emotional ducks in a row. This workshop is also fully-funded for state school teachers in England thanks to TSH Berkshire – live and recorded access places available on Eventbrite.
Support for Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Returners to Continue!
Colleagues working in schools across the South East will continue to benefit from MTPT Project workshops and coaching whilst on maternity leave and as they return to work. Colleagues taking a period of maternity, adoption or shared parental leave can also enjoy fully-funded virtual group coaching, with five cohorts running next year.
This year, more than 200 parent-teacher colleagues across England have benefitted from these programmes, supporting them to balance work and family life.
Find out the date of the best Return to Work workshop or Parental Leave group coaching cohort for you and your staff on Eventbrite:
To keep up-to-date with any new events/workshops offered by the MTPT Project, please click here and follow on Eventbrite or alternatively view their calendar on the website www.mtpt.org.uk/calendar.