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Venn Essex Maths Hub
The Maths Hubs programme is Department for Education funded and led by the NCETM (National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics). We bring together mathematics education professionals in a collaborative national network of 40 Hubs each locally led by an outstanding school or college, to develop and spread excellent practice, for the benefit of all pupils and students.
The Venn Essex Maths Hub's aim is to ensure that all pupils, teachers and leaders have access to support, training, and innovation that will improve the enjoyment and achievement of mathematics, from Early Years through to the post 16 sector.
The Venn Essex Maths Hub is led by St Thomas More’s Catholic Primary School, an outstanding primary school in the heart of Colchester. With a dedicated team of operational partners who help carry out the Hub’s work, we work very closely with our Strategic Partners, who help plan and evaluate our work. We work with successful, established mathematics communities across the Essex region as well as national partners and mathematics associations.
Saffron Teaching School Hub areas covered:
- The Venn Essex Maths Hub covers the Essex area including Braintree, Chelmsford, Epping Forest and Uttlesford.
- Schools in Harlow are covered by the Matrix Maths Hub.
Find out more about the Venn Essex Maths Hub:
- Visit our website: https://vennessexmathshub.co.uk/
- X: @VennMathsHub
- NCTEM website: https://www.ncetm.org.uk/
Venn Essex Maths Hub - 2024-25 CPD offer
Discover fully-funded subject-specific opportunities to support professional learning for teachers and development for departments and schools.
To view our 2024-25 CPD offer, click on the link below:
Venn Essex Maths Hub 2024-25 CPD catalogue
If you have any questions about any of our programmes, contact Kerry McAuley at kerrymcauley@vennessexmathshub.co.uk.
Current Work Groups and Projects |
Teaching for Mastery - Primary and SecondarySupport is provided from a local classroom-based Mastery Specialist who leads the small work groups (two teachers from each school). This model of professional development involves hands-on learning and peer-to-peer support. It is evidence-based and designed to support substantial long-term change. Pupils will show a positive attitude towards maths and enjoy learning the subject. Teachers will develop Teaching for Mastery approaches within their own classroom. More information on this fully funded programme can be found at the links below:
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Secondary Non Specialist programme - starting Autumn 2024
Session detailsThe session dates are:
All sessions will take place at St Thomas More's Primary School, Colchester, CO1 2QB. There is no cost to attend this programme - it is fully funded by the DfE. How to applyTo apply for this programme, please complete this application form. Download the programme flyer here. |
Developing A-level Pedagogy programme
Session detailsThe session dates are:
All sessions will take place at The Sandon School, Chelmsford, CM2 7AQ. How to applyTo apply for this programme, please complete this application form. Download the programme flyer here. |
New to Teaching Core Maths programme
Session detailsThe session dates are:
All sessions will take place at The Appleton School, Benfleet SS7 5RN. How to applyTo apply for this programme, please complete this application form. Download the programme flyer here. |
The Secondary Non Specialist programme supports non-specialist teachers in developing the specialist knowledge (the blend of subject and pedagogical) they need for teaching maths.
This project explores and deepens participants’ pedagogic content knowledge, empowering teachers to enhance their classroom practice and to influence department-wide A-level teaching. It is an engine for improving student understanding of A-level maths and driving their subsequent success.
This programme supports teachers, who are within their first two years of teaching Core Maths, in developing specialist knowledge for teaching Core Maths and increases their confidence in teaching the Core Maths course.