Who can take part?
This project is for both primary and secondary schools. It may be particularly suitable for linked ‘families’ of schools: primary, secondary, etc. A ‘family’ could be a secondary school and their associated (feeder) primary schools or groups of schools from within a MAT. Lead participants should be teachers of Years 5-8, ideally with some responsibility for curriculum development.
What is involved?
Work Groups in this project focus on curriculum and pedagogical continuity over Years 5 to 8. Participants will explore a selection of high-quality resources: Checkpoints, Multiplicative Reasoning and Algebraic Thinking materials.
A lesson study approach is encouraged where all participants focus on a particular aspect of the maths curriculum and work collaboratively to develop this in their schools. Cross-phase classroom observation and discussion of practice are encouraged wherever possible.
What will you learn?
- You will make common use of approaches, representations and language across phases
- You will deepen your knowledge and understanding of the curriculum across KS2 and KS3 and the expectations of pupils at the end of each Key Stage
- You and your cross-phase colleagues will collaborate on issues of curriculum and pedagogy as a normal part of your schools’ transition practice
- Your pupils/students in KS2 and KS3 will demonstrate a positive attitude to maths
What is the cost?
The Years 5-8 Continuity Work Group is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme, so it is provided completely free to participating schools.
Where & when?
3 full day sessions (face to face).
WHAT SHOULD I DO NEXT?
This programme is fully booked for this year. However please do register your interest to participate in 2026/27 and we’ll be in touch once dates/venue are confirmed to invite you to register.