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Gaynor Bahan FCCT @gaynorbahan.bsky.social · Feb 7

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@johnwestwell.bsky.social reminded us that we’ve always been about collaboration, not competition. System leaders working alongside organisation leaders, to create a strong system fabric, driven by a restless ambition for ALL children.

Gaynor Bahan FCCT @gaynorbahan.bsky.social · Feb 7

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🌱 Renewing our commitment to ALL pupils
🌱 Renewing Maths Hub leadership capacity
🌱 Renewing the Maths Hubs support infrastructure
🌱 Renewing our long-term relationship with schools, colleges and trusts

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Gaynor Bahan FCCT @gaynorbahan.bsky.social · Feb 7

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Reflecting on an inspiring two days of working with leaders from across the Maths Hubs Network at their national forum, alongside colleagues from @ncetm.bsky.social and DfE, renewing our vision for The Maths Hubs Programme.

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Gaynor Bahan FCCT @gaynorbahan.bsky.social · Jan 22

This reflects on the importance of teacher professionalism, and how trusts can help it to flourish.

‘Teachers who feel a sense of agency over their practice and their learning are more likely to stay in the profession.’ (Peacock, 2023)

@alisonpeacock.bsky.social
@collegeofteaching.bsky.social

NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · Jan 22

🌱Maths teachers thrive when their professionalism is valued🌻

Read our new feature with insights from @alisonpeacock.bsky.social, CEO of the Chartered College of Teaching, on the vital role of teacher professionalism.

#MathsHubs #EduSky #UKMathsChat

Beyond the maths classroom: how trusts can support teacher professionalism

What role can trust leaders play in supporting maths teachers to flourish professionally?

www.ncetm.org.uk

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Yorkshire Ridings Maths Hub @yrmathshub.bsky.social · Jan 9

𝑱𝑶𝑰𝑵 𝑶𝑼𝑹 𝑻𝑬𝑨𝑴 We're recruiting at the @yrmathshub.bsky.social! The Operations Manager role is full-time, term-time only. For more information and to apply, click the link below.

http://buff.ly/41GZZaD

Applications close Thursday 16th January.

@NCETM

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NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · Dec 31

👏 Huge congratulations to @johnwestwell.bsky.social, the NCETM’s Director for System Leadership, on receiving an MBE!
John is the architect of the Maths Hubs Programme, now in its tenth year and supporting nearly 60% of schools in England.

New Year honour for the NCETM’s John Westwell

John Westwell, the NCETM’s Director for System Leadership, awarded an MBE for services to education

www.ncetm.org.uk

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Gaynor Bahan FCCT @gaynorbahan.bsky.social · Dec 31

Congratulations to @johnwestwell.bsky.social, MBE for services to education. So deserved! 👏

@ncetm.bsky.social

Jon Severs @jonsevers.bsky.social · Dec 30

Which educators are on the New Year Honours list?

We have listed them all below, including a knighthood for Nick Gibb and a CBE for @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social

Congratulations to all!

www.tes.com/magazine/new...

New Year Honours: Nick Gibb among education leaders recognised

Former schools minister Nick Gibb has been knighted and ex-union leader Geoff Barton appointed CBE in New Year Honours list

www.tes.com

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Gaynor Bahan FCCT @gaynorbahan.bsky.social · Dec 19

If you read one thing over the next few weeks, read this from @collegeofteaching.bsky.social: cstuk.org.uk/knowledge/disc…

‘… flourishing together is the central concept around which any community, school, team, or classroom should be built.’

It is a paper of hope.

https://cstuk.org.uk/knowledge/disc…

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Gaynor Bahan FCCT @gaynorbahan.bsky.social · Dec 4

Something remarkable has happened in maths education in England. Now the highest performing country outside of East Asia. A massive joint effort from so many, including a whole load of amazing teachers and leaders of maths! 🤩

Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · Dec 4

Further evidence of England's improvement in maths today with the release of the TIMSS 2023 test which allows for comparisons across countries.

Particularly good news at year 9 (13 year olds) where we've seen a decent jump despite the pandemic (unlike other countries).

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NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · Dec 3

Last year, Maths Hubs worked with 9,213 primary schools (55.0%) and 1,898 secondary schools (55.6%) across England🤯 What a stat!🤩
To learn about how schools have engaged with their local hub, read the full report 👉👉
bit.ly/3BadS6q
#CoreMaths #FEMaths #ALevelMaths #EduSky #UKMathsChat #PrimaryMaths

assets.publishing.service.gov.uk

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Gaynor Bahan FCCT @gaynorbahan.bsky.social · Dec 3

Something positive is happening in maths education in England. @ncetm.bsky.social Director of Secondary, Carol Knights, talked to secondary school leaders yesterday, about how to ensure the conditions in schools might support teaching for mastery.

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Gaynor Bahan FCCT @gaynorbahan.bsky.social · Nov 27

Trust leaders who joined us at our national community will be interested in this. We heard @alisonpeacock.bsky.social reflect on how we can enable maths teacher professionalism to flourish. Together we considered the balance of prescription and autonomy. @ncetm.bsky.social

Jon Severs @jonsevers.bsky.social · Nov 27

How much prescription of teaching is too much?

A DfE advisor recently said teachers were being 'enslaved' to centralised prescription, and one academic says successful teaching depends on 'rule breaking'.

But David Robson finds a nuanced picture...

www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

How much prescription over how lessons are taught is too much?

Across the world, teachers are increasingly being told how to teach and some claim that is having a negative impact on pupils. But, asks David Robson, where actually is the sweet spot of teacher auton...

www.tes.com

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NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · Nov 20

November's Secondary Round-up is out: Five Big Ideas explainer video, fluency at secondary, Ofsted and coherence, and Charlie Stripp and Carol Knights suggest ways in which the curriculum and assessment of secondary maths might be improved mailchi.mp/ncetm/second...

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BBO Maths Hub @bbomathshub.bsky.social · Nov 20

EARLY YEARS TEACHERS! Develop your maths teaching for to 3-5 year-olds. This may be particularly relevant for teachers that have moved phases or have not received maths-specific training. Book a place on our SKTM: Early Years Work Group today: bbomathshub.org.uk/project/spec... @ncetm.bsky.social

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Gaynor Bahan FCCT @gaynorbahan.bsky.social · Nov 18

Together we explored:

💭 strategic development planning
💭 an appreciate inquiry approach to strong parntership relationships
💭 building effective culture in our teams

#systemleadership @ncetm.bsky.social

Gaynor Bahan FCCT @gaynorbahan.bsky.social · Nov 18

Friday: national leaders of maths education from 40 Maths Hubs came together in four locations for their Maths Hubs Forum.

‘Culture is a set of living relationships working toward a shared goal. It’s not something you are. It’s something you do.’ (The Culture Code, Coyle)
@johnwestwell.bsky.social

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Gaynor Bahan FCCT @gaynorbahan.bsky.social · Nov 17

Absolutely this! We have ten years of system leadership learning from the Maths Hubs Programme ready to share. Highly ethical leadership.

John Westwell @johnwestwell.bsky.social · Nov 16

Thanks @jonsevers.bsky.social for this. Big thanks @jonnyuttley.bsky.social for insight into the important aspect of the speech. Political leadership that says a competitive rather than collaborative model ends now is a great start, but needs careful system design. Teachers and leaders are ready.

Jon Severs @jonsevers.bsky.social · Nov 11

"That chase for a narrow shadow of excellence... that only succeeds by pushing problems on to others - that ends now"

@jonnyuttley.bsky.social on why two sentences in a Bridget Phillipson speech last week are the most important of the past 15 years

www.tes.com/magazine/ana...

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Jon Severs @jonsevers.bsky.social · Nov 12

"In my first headship, I’d attend meetings and was always the youngest in the room, sometimes the only woman, and often the only openly gay person. Now I am getting used to having no hair."

A bold, authentic How I Lead from @vianclark.bsky.social

www.tes.com/magazine/lea...

'I have spent the whole of my career embracing being different'

Our How I Lead series asks education leaders to reflect on their careers, experience and leadership philosophy. This month, we talk to Becks Boomer-Clark, CEO of Lift Schools

www.tes.com

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West Yorkshire Maths Hub @wyorksmathshub.bsky.social · Nov 12

Boost your confidence in teaching secondary maths! 📈 This Work Group is crafted to strengthen both subject and teaching knowledge for all TAs supporting maths learning.
Sign up: tinyurl.com/24zmj7z2

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Gaynor Bahan FCCT @gaynorbahan.bsky.social · Nov 6

The opportunity to become a Local Leader of Maths Education - a system leader for the Maths Hubs Programme - can help to retain teachers of maths in the profession.

Read the @ncetm.bsky.social report about the Maths Hubs Programme here: www.ncetm.org.uk/media/zmnnhg...

@johnwestwell.bsky.social

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West Yorkshire Maths Hub @wyorksmathshub.bsky.social · Nov 1

Great to see teachers getting hands-on with the Five Big Ideas of Teaching for Mastery!

⏰ Plenty more secondary Work Groups open for enrolment – don't miss out!

🔗 tinyurl.com/5dexu3w7

#MathsHub #TeachingForMastery

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Toby Greany @tobygreany.bsky.social · Nov 1

Calling school leaders across the UK - please complete this Sustainable School Leadership Survey! It asks about your experiences of leadership, development & support. Part of a 3-year study to inform policy & practice. Takes 20 mins! tinyurl.com/2sea2c54 #sustainableleadership @samgibbs.bsky.social

UK Sustainable School Leadership Survey 2024

This survey focuses on your experiences of, and views on, contemporary school leadership. This includes questions relating to your professional role and identity, wellbeing, and career experiences an...

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Gaynor Bahan FCCT @gaynorbahan.bsky.social · Oct 27

Recommendations please from leaders in education: which leadership book has had the greatest impact on your practice?

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West Yorkshire Maths Hub @wyorksmathshub.bsky.social · Oct 18

🌟 Welcome to West Yorkshire Maths Hub! 🌟 We provide fully funded maths CPD for teachers and TAs across all phases. Our expert-led Work Groups are transforming maths education in West Yorkshire. Join our community today! 🤝📊

More info: wymathshub.co.uk

#WestYorkshire #MathsHub

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Yorkshire Ridings Maths Hub @yrmathshub.bsky.social · Oct 3

SAVE THE DATE! The Yorkshire Ridings Maths Hub Conference 2025 will take place on Monday 30th June 2025 at STEM Learning Centre, York.

Further information will be released later in the year. Take a look 👀 at 2024's conference here...https://buff.ly/47ZiIQ4

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