Laura

Proud Mummy; Specialist Leader of Education (SLE); Qualified Maths Mastery Specialist; Qualified NCETM PD Lead; Specialist Maths Teacher (MaST); views my own

[Jonathan Hall @StudyMaths]

The Structured Variation Grid is a powerful tool to encourage pupils to harness their mathematical powers, spot patterns, and make conjectures leading to generalisations.

My growing collection of them is here:
https://t.co/gAdLaeaeVf

[NCETM @NCETM]

💬 “Rich talk tasks invite genuine thinking”
In @voice21oracy's new Talking Point Journal, the NCETM's @MrsJHawkins2007 shares how structured talk can deepen maths understanding, with practical strategies and task design tips.
Read more https://t.co/xIhgongso6

[NCETM @NCETM]

🚨New podcast episode alert!🎙️

Listen to the Oracy Commission’s @RealGeoffBarton discuss the commission’s report with our very own @MrsJHawkins2007 and how oracy can transform:
✔️ behaviour
✔️ attainment
✔️ learning
Listen here 👇 oron your podcast app 🎧
https://t.co/ZwsVKxokYz

[NCETM @NCETM]

💡Why evaluate maths CPD?

🎙️In a new episode of the NCETM podcast, our team discuss the challenges, opportunities & importance of the @EducEndowFoundn evaluation of two Maths Hubs' programmes in 2025/26.
🎧Listen at https://t.co/sEFuZBM8qE or via your podcast app

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

🔢 In this blog, @juliangrenier explores what mathematical fluency means in early maths, why it matters, and the practical steps educators can take to support children in their care.

Read more: https://t.co/7t5BTyAXyQ

#mathsawarenessweek

[Star Academies @StarAcademies]

We want to hear from ambitious, talented leaders who will bring inspirational leadership to our Star community.

If you are highly motivated and passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, learn more here: https://t.co/ssqwt4nZdm

#WeAreStar #edujobs

[NCETM @NCETM]

🤔 How do we ensure all children benefit from thinking mathematically? 🤷

@ThinkingMaths shares her top tips in the FINAL video in our primary Five Big Ideas series 🤩 You don't want to miss this!

[Laura @MrsLSTaylor]

@HindleyStPeters @QUESTtrust Amazing! 🥰 I love the way Easter Bunny high fives all the children! Thank you Easter Bunny! Very eggciting! 🙌 🐰 🍫

[NCETM @NCETM]

🤫 Mathematical thinking isn't a silent process! 🔇

Find out more about how oracy and mathematical thinking are connected in the ✨final✨ video in our primary Five Big Ideas series with @ThinkingMaths

[Laura @MrsLSTaylor]

@HindleyStPeters @QUESTtrust @Curriculum_USP Fantastic!

[NCETM @NCETM]

Are you making the most of those everyday school routines?🏫
Lining up for assembly is a fantastic opportunity to retrieve learning and practise number facts. @ThinkingMaths shares more top tips on mathematical fluency in the full video▶️

[Laura @MrsLSTaylor]

@HindleyStPeters @QUESTtrust Fantastic 🥰 🎅🏻

[Laura @MrsLSTaylor]

A fantastic Teaching for Mastery Sustaining Group TRG 2 with great collaboration between Y3/4 Teachers & Maths Leads. Thank you to @StPeterPaulPri for being a superb host venue. You made all the participants from the local schools feel so very welcome.

[Richard Perring @LearningMaths]

“Conceptualisation does not follow automatically from performing procedures several times, even if they are all done correctly.”
From the latest @ATMMathematics journal

[Laura @MrsLSTaylor]

@HindleyStPeters @QUESTtrust @WhiteRoseEd Well done Y1 - fantastic! 👏

[Laura @MrsLSTaylor]

@HindleyStPeters @QUESTtrust @churchofengland Thank you so much for sharing. I was gutted I had to miss this today with working but now I have heard the absolutely beautiful singing! 🥰 🎶 🍂 ⛪️ Well done indeed Year 3s! 👏

[Laura @MrsLSTaylor]

@HindleyStPeters @QUESTtrust Fantastic Reception! 🤩 Well done! 👍

[Laura @MrsLSTaylor]

As part of today’s CPD we carefully considered Hargreaves’s model of professional collaboration - trust and precision are key. @TuringNW @prestolee_1911 @OaksBolton @LadybridgePS @StPeterPaulPri @tongemoorbolton @StBedeCEPrimary @WashacrePrimary

[NCETM @NCETM]

🥳Let's celebrate🎉

10 years of the Maths Hubs Programme and over 4.7 MILLION pupils impacted by this incredible work🤯 Watch the video to hear from a few of the MANY amazing people who are involved 👇

#MathsHubs10Years

[Laura @MrsLSTaylor]

@PlayPals_QUEST @HindleyStPeters @QUESTtrust @CEO__Quest Well done PlayPals! Very well deserved! It is a super club! We are very lucky to have this high quality wrap around care! 🙌