03.12.2020 - By NCETM
Creating time out of class for secondary teachers to engage in professional development activities, inside and outside their own school, can sometimes be difficult. This episode talks to two headteachers, from neighbouring schools in east London, who make it happen as a matter of policy. For several years, teachers from both schools have been released to take part in Maths Hubs activities, mainly in the area of teaching for mastery.
Show notes
The voices you’ll hear are:
Steve McCormack, NCETM Communications team
Andy Roberts, Headteacher, Riverside School, Barking
Janis Davies, Headteacher, The Sydney Russell School, Dagenham
Neel Khokhar, Mastery Specialist, Riverside School, Barking
Emmanuel Nanor, Mastery Specialist, The Sydney Russell School, Dagenham
Episode chapters
00:00 – Introduction and school descriptions
02:40 – Broad rationale for engaging with Maths Hub
04:30 – Benefits of teachers being out of class
10:55 – Impacts visible to headteachers
15:10 – The maths teachers’ perspective
Call to action
If this podcast has sparked your interest, visit our Secondary Mastery Opportunities page to find out how your school can get involved with your local Maths Hub.