Maths and Maths Difficulties

A training course to help practitioners support children and young people in maths

We want all children and young people in Essex to: 

  • have high quality maths teaching 
  • have their individual needs identified and met early on, if they have maths difficulties despite appropriate learning opportunities 
  • get the help they need to make progress in maths.

This course is designed to enable all Essex schools to: 

  • be up-to-date with current research-based practice on effective teaching of maths for all pupils, as well as those with maths difficulties. This includes addressing questions around dyscalculia
  • ensure that their school has effective maths assessment in place 
  • ensure that their school has effective evidence-based intervention in place to support children who have maths difficulties (will include signposting to the Essex EPS Maths Intervention training).

Length

2x half days

Venue

This course will be run virtually. Details of how to join the online training will be emailed to participants who have booked, prior to the training days.

Dates and times

Participants must be able to attend both dates for their chosen term’s course as the sessions each give new information and build on each other.
Times: All sessions are 9am-12 midday.
 

Course dates
Autumn course  Spring course Summer course

Tuesday 15 October 2024
Tuesday 19 November 2024

Booking closes
Friday 4 October 2024

No course

Tuesday 3 June 2025
Tuesday 1 July 2025

Booking closes
Friday 16 May 2025

Who is this course for?

SENCOs, Numeracy Coordinators/Leads, Heads of Maths (secondary). To ensure effective joined-up working in schools it is strongly recommended that both the SENCO and the lead for Maths attend together. We are unable to offer places for Learning Support Assistants.

What does it cost?

Free for Essex LA schools and settings.

How do I book?

Use the relevant link below. You will receive a message confirming that you have signed up. 
Details of how to join the online training will be emailed to participants who have booked, a few days prior to each training session. If you think you have not received the joining link, please search your email inbox, check your junk mail, or liaise with your school office.

Autumn course
Summer course: Info coming soon