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INSET: Towards Exceptional Maths Teaching in Secondary Schools

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Tom Bowley, Millfield School, Head of Maths

🌟 Towards Exceptional Maths Teaching: A CPD for Ambitious Departments

In an educational landscape reshaped by Ofsted’s new framework, the pursuit of exceptional teaching in mathematics is more vital than ever. This CPD is designed for Heads of Maths and their teams who are committed to delivering a curriculum that is not only coherent and ambitious but also deeply impactful across all learner groups. Exceptional maths teaching goes beyond procedural fluency—it cultivates mathematical thinking, adaptive pedagogy, and inclusive practice that empowers every pupil to thrive. Through a blend of research-informed strategies, curriculum design, and practical implementation, this course equips departments to meet and exceed the new standards of excellence, ensuring that every lesson contributes meaningfully to pupil progress and confidence in mathematics.

INSET Outline

🎯 Exceptional Maths Curriculum: Defining Purpose with Precision

  • Clarify educational goals using a coherent, sequenced curriculum that builds deep mathematical understanding.
  • Foster independence, curiosity, and resilience through problem-solving and reasoning.
  • Promote mathematical thinking that goes beyond exam preparation, nurturing lifelong learners.
  • Align intent with Ofsted’s subject report principles: coherence, progression, and ambition for all learners.

📈 Curriculum Impact: Evidencing Learning and Progress

  • Use formative and summative assessment to evaluate conceptual understanding, not just procedural fluency.
  • Apply educational research critically—e.g., metacognition, retrieval practice, and spaced review—to enhance retention.
  • Balance direct instruction with opportunities for mathematical discovery and structured inquiry.
  • Embed collaborative dialogue and reasoning through talk to deepen understanding.
  • Ensure impact is visible across pupil outcomes, engagement, and confidence in mathematics.

🛠️ Curriculum Implementation: Translating Theory into Practice

  • Select one topic (e.g., algebraic reasoning) and design a complete teaching cycle:
    • Planning with progression in mind
    • Resource selection and adaptation
    • Pedagogical strategies (e.g., variation theory, scaffolding)
    • Use of technology to enhance conceptual clarity
    • Homework and independent practice
    • Assessment for learning and responsive teaching
  • Reflect on how resource design, questioning, and feedback shape pupil understanding.
  • Explore the role of adaptive teaching and inclusive strategies for diverse learners.

🔍 Professional Dialogue & Research Engagement

  • Engage with current discourse: What does “exceptional” look like in maths teaching?
  • Critically evaluate voices in education—researchers, policy makers, and practitioners.
  • Use Ofsted’s subject report and NCETM guidance to inform departmental development.

👥 Who Is This INSET For?

  • Secondary maths teachers and department leads aiming to achieve exceptional standards in teaching and learning.
  • Suitable for whole-department INSET or cross-school collaboration.
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