National data indicates that, since Covid, there has been an increase in the number of students not meeting Age Related Expectations (ARE) by the end of KS2, and that the gaps in knowledge for some in Year 7 are wider and deeper than in previous years; this is supported by evidence from a recent NCETM survey.

Year 7 teachers are also reporting that they feel insufficiently equipped to teach these students mathematical content from much earlier in the curriculum.

This project is fully funded by the Maths Hub Programme so is free 

What is involved?

This project aims to provide professional development and resources for secondary maths teachers, so they are better equipped with KS1 and KS2 maths curriculum domain-specific knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge. It will give them the necessary expertise to support students with gaps in understanding content from previous Key Stages.

Participants in this project will gain access to high-quality resources designed by experts in the pedagogy and expectations of maths at both KS2 and KS3.

What will you learn?

• Your students will make progress so they are better able to access a suitable KS3 curriculum
• You will develop your pedagogical and content knowledge of KS1 and KS2 maths
• You will consider approaches which support all
• You will work as part of a professional learning community to reflect on your approaches, deepen your understanding about effective approaches, and refine your practice

Who can take part?

This project is for teachers working with those Year 7 students who have not met age related expectations in maths, particularly students whose attainment is in the bottom 20-30% of the national cohort at the end of KS2. It is suitable for experienced or teachers at the beginning of their career.

Dates and Venue:

This Work Group will consist of 3 face-to-face workshops running from 9am to 4pm on the following dates:

• Wednesday 15th October 2025
• Tuesday 27th January 2026
• Monday 23rd March 2026

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

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