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Staffordshire University 4 th July 2014

Maths Fest!. Staffordshire University 4 th July 2014. Aims of the day. To build on the success of the GCSE Maths Enhancement Programme To inform about the latest news & initiatives To raise & discuss issues & ideas To showcase & share effective practice. GCSE Maths Enhancement Programme.

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Staffordshire University 4 th July 2014

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  1. Maths Fest! Staffordshire University 4th July 2014

  2. Aims of the day • To build on the success of the GCSE Maths Enhancement Programme • To inform about the latest news & initiatives • To raise & discuss issues & ideas • To showcase & share effective practice

  3. GCSE Maths Enhancement Programme • 2234 enrolments across England – including 303 in West Midlands • 143 courses run • 83 PD leads trained by NCETM • Course have twin aims of developing maths skills & teaching approaches

  4. 19 courses across WM region Stoke Shrewsbury (2) Cannock Walsall (2) Wolv’ton Birmingham (4) Dudley Sandwell Solihull Coventry (2) Worcester Rugby Hereford

  5. End of course feedback • 77% very useful; 22% useful • 79% would strongly recommend the programme • 89% had already applied what they had learnt BUT … • Only 38% felt ready to teach GCSE!! • (39% were nearly ready; 23% need significant further training)

  6. The way ahead!Minister’s statement – 2nd July

  7. Apprentices • Functional skills will continue to be part of frameworks for now • BIS will work with apprenticeship providers to enable them to offer GCSEs • By 2020, ambition is that apprentices will be working towards reformed GCSEs, taking stepping stone qualifications if necessary

  8. Adult learners • From 2015-16, higher rate of funding for adults studying GCSE English & maths • Funding for level 2 QCF English & maths qualifications will cease at same time • By 2020, ambition is that adults studying English & maths will be working towards reformed GCSEs, taking stepping stone qualifications if necessary

  9. Level 3 core maths • Aimed at young people who achieve A*-C at GCSE but don’t go on to A-level • Launched in 179 ‘early adopters’ this autumn • Rolled out nationally from 2015

  10. FE Workforce Strategy • Sets out steps to improve quality & quantity of maths & English teachers • Includes £30m package of funding • Most will go on bursaries & ‘golden hellos’ to attract graduates • Also mentions programmes ‘to enhance the skills of existing maths & English teachers so they can teach GCSE’ • For full details: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-education-workforce-strategy

  11. What support do providers & maths teachers need? • More GCSE Maths Enhancement courses? • Follow-on support for those completing the programme? • Other areas of maths CPD need? • Network meetings for practitioners? • Subject-specific teacher training? • Information, advice & guidance? Flipchart sheets in both rooms to jot down ideas! Plenary session at end of day for discussion

  12. The rest of the day …

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