STEP Academy Trust partners with Complete Maths to make high quality maths training available to all their teachers

STEP Academy Trust partners with Complete Maths to make high quality maths training available to all their teachers STEP will use Complete Mathematics products across their schools — including everything needed to improve the teaching of Mathematics across all year groups. London, United Kingdom: Complete Mathematics and STEP Academy Trust...

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Strong foundations: why primary to secondary transition is so important

Strong foundations: why primary to secondary transition is so important Back in 2015, Ofsted published a paper titled ‘Key Stage 3: The Wasted Years?’ Those of us teaching in the period that followed might recall the onslaught of meetings declaring that Key Stage 3 was now our priority. ‘What about year 11?’ we might have asked. Yes, they...

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#AskMark Volume 4

#AskMark Volume 4 Welcome to the fourth edition of #AskMark, a weekly series in which our founder Mark McCourt responds to your questions. This week, Mark answers questions on the challenges facing Primary teachers seeking to implement a mastery approach, and what to do with the student who always finishes early... Don't forget you can...

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The Power of 1%

The Power of 1% If you're seeking to improve teaching, the sports field might not be the first place you look for inspiration. But, Hannah Gillott argues, the lessons learned by professional athletes can be just as applicable in the classroom. Nowadays, British Cycling is synonymous with success. Such is the team’s domination on the world...

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