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Louise Pennington FCCT

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Head of Professional Development Oxford Uni Press/NPQLTD/ teacher/author/NASENCO/ex LA SEND team lead @Mathematical_A PD Committee Chair & Trustee Views mine

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Louise Pennington FCCT @pdlouisep.bsky.social · 10d

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TechHeaddd @techheaddd.bsky.social · Sep 29

Is your school looking to encourage parent/carer involvement in students' maths education? #RISEEduMag checks out a fab new resource to help...
www.riseedumag.com/how-can-scho...

#education #maths #StudentEngagement

@kcauchi.bsky.social @netsupport.bsky.social

How can schools engage parents/carers in maths? - R.I.S.E. Magazine

Learn about new guidance, published by Oxford University Press and Learning with Parents, for building active parent/carer engagement in maths.

www.riseedumag.com

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Louise Pennington FCCT @pdlouisep.bsky.social · Sep 30

Thanks Kat 😊

Louise Pennington FCCT @pdlouisep.bsky.social · Sep 24

Thanks to
@schoolsweek.bsky.social
for publishing my piece on #PhonicsforMaths. The maths team @oupprimary.bsky.social, @jaynejarvis.bsky.social
et al, have been talking about & working on this over the summer. Special thanks to those who discussed ideas, & reviewed the #FluencyBenchmarks

Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · Sep 24

🧮 'These benchmarks aim to bring clarity to what 'phonics for maths' means so that schools can focus on what they need for effective implementation'

@pdlouisep.bsky.social

Here's what all phonics for maths programmes should deliver

Our new benchmarks aim to take the debate out of what the phrase means and set us on the path to consistent implementation

schoolsweek.co.uk

Louise Pennington FCCT @pdlouisep.bsky.social · Sep 24

Excited to launch @oupprimary.bsky.social's #Fluency and #PhonicsforMaths Benchmarks today with @jaynejarvis.bsky.social & Sian Smith.
Take a look here: ow.ly/qhy750X1ozA

Louise Pennington FCCT @pdlouisep.bsky.social · Sep 6

I agree, they will need support with AI and that it also had huge potential, especially as they move through school.

Louise Pennington FCCT @pdlouisep.bsky.social · Sep 6

A quarter of parents & carers in the UK report that helping their children with maths homework makes them anxious, but actively engaging parents can make a huge difference!
Read more here 👇🏼 we'd love your feedback
ow.ly/XRgU50WRbrI

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The Maths Bazaar @themathsbazaar.bsky.social · Aug 28

UKMT are launching a brand-new Mathematical Competition for Girls (25th September).
This exciting new addition invites girls across the UK to tackle five challenging problems that encourage precision, reasoning, and creative mathematical thinking.

ukmt.org.uk/competitions...

Mathematical Competition for Girls - UKMT

Competition date: Thursday 25th September 2025 We’re excited to launch the Mathematical Competition for Girls—a new opportunity designed to inspire and challenge young female mathematicians across the...

ukmt.org.uk

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Louise Pennington FCCT @pdlouisep.bsky.social · Aug 16

😂 cheers

Louise Pennington FCCT @pdlouisep.bsky.social · Aug 15

Finally started my summer leave today...the weather held & the great decompression started 🙌🏻

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Louise Pennington FCCT @pdlouisep.bsky.social · Aug 9

It's a wonderful Tudor house.

Louise Pennington FCCT @pdlouisep.bsky.social · Aug 8

Hardwick Hall in the sunshine today...

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Louise Pennington FCCT @pdlouisep.bsky.social · Jun 15

Fabulous 👌🏼

Louise Pennington FCCT @pdlouisep.bsky.social · May 24

Thank you, Kate. I hope you have a restful weekend.

Louise Pennington FCCT @pdlouisep.bsky.social · May 23

Great few days in Jersey- visiting schools and speaking at the #JerseyOracyFestival Inspirational speakers & great workshops @kateparadine.bsky.social @voice21oracy.bsky.social

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Louise Pennington FCCT @pdlouisep.bsky.social · May 20

Apart from time to do it at the moment- I don't think so. Why, are you? X

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Louise Pennington FCCT @pdlouisep.bsky.social · May 6

I am thank you Sam x

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Sam Evans @samevans.bsky.social · May 6

That's a lotta miles and flights, hope you're having a fab time, our very own Numicon Queen! 👑

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Louise Pennington FCCT @pdlouisep.bsky.social · May 2

It's time...25,000 miles. 8 flights & 2 road trips, all in 10 days. Looking forward to visiting schools in New Zealand, seeing @margile.bsky.social and her team and working collaboratively with them and New Zealand Teachers. 🇳🇿 #Numicon @oupprimary.bsky.social
Wish me luck 🙏