Who can take part?

This programme is designed for primary teachers who want to strengthen their specialist knowledge for teaching maths. It is particularly suited to those who have had limited maths-specific training, or whose training was some time ago.

What you need to know:

Participants must attend the equivalent of four days, where they will work collaboratively on maths tasks. Between sessions, participants contribute to their online community, complete school-based tasks, and share their observations through discussions with peers.

What is involved?

This programme is designed to improve the subject knowledge and pedagogical knowledge for all practitioners teaching and supporting the learning of primary maths.

There are two pathways: Number and Spatial Reasoning. Each pathway consists of 4 days, spread out over a minimum of two terms. Professional learning and practice development continue throughout, with participants implementing new ideas into their daily practice.

What will you learn?

• Your pupils will positively engage with maths that challenges them
• Your pupils will be able to explain their maths and their mathematical thinking using appropriate language
• You will identify pedagogical approaches that will enhance teaching and learning, and how to plan for these
• You will enhance your maths subject knowledge with an emphasis on the key concepts in each mathematical area covered

What is the cost?

The programme is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme, so is free to participating schools.

Dates and Venues

Number

This group will consist of 4 sessions, running from 9.30am to 3pm on the following dates:

• Tuesday 12th January 2027
• Wednesday 10th March 2027
• Wednesday 21st April 2027
• Wednesday 9th June 2027

These sessions will be taking place at the HISP Learning Partnership Hub, Tanners Brook Primary School, Elmes Drive, Southampton, SO15 4PF.

Spatial Reasoning

This group will consist of 4 sessions, running from 9.30am to 3pm on the following dates:

• Friday 15th January 2027
• Friday 5th March 2027
• Friday 30th April 2027
• Friday 11th June 2027

These sessions will be taking place at Milton Park Primary School, Eastney Road, Southsea, PO4 8ET.