1. Support for English & Maths Practitioners in the South East
Judy Maguire (Maths)
Hazel McNeill (English)
Nov 18th 2015

2. The challenge
Nationally we need to improve achievement at level 2 in Maths and English by age 19
Staff need to be confident in both their personal skills and teaching approaches for Maths and English
Learners need to follow the right path and study for the qualification that best suits their needs and aspirations

3. Supporting the dual professional
Self-evaluation tool to reflect on your personal skills and teaching approaches. Mapped to GCSE topics. 500 have completed for maths. English available in November
Online modules to support personal skills
English and Maths Pipelines – a differentiated package of support including courses and resources
Regional Specialist Leads for advice and guidance
Maths courses
How to teach GCSE Maths successfully 
Introduction to mathematical resilience and the ‘growth zone’ model
Developing mathematical resilience
Teaching new GCSE Maths specifications
Maths Vitaliser for the Early Years Sector
CPD Modules (Level 5) for teachers of Maths GCSE resits
Englishcourses
English Enhancement Programme 
CPD Modules (Level 5) for teachers of English GCSE resits
English Vocational Revitalisers – one day courses to support English teaching in Early Years, Construction, Health & Social Care, and Secure Estates
English Workshops and Webinars to support English teaching at Entry Levels
English Workshops and Webinars to support English teaching at Level 1 and 2
Half-day workshops to embed English in vocational/academic lessons
Half-day workshops to support English in the workplace
Personal skills – 12 modules developed. 2 ready now and 10 by end of Oct on FoL.

4. Support for English in South East

5. Support for English
CPD Module (Level 5) for teachers of English GCSE resits
English Vocational Revitalisers
English Enhancement Programme
English Workshops/Webinars to support English teaching at o Entry Levels
Levels 1 & 2
On-line modules for level 2/3 English personal skills

6. Support for Maths in South East
Teaching the new GCSE specifications
- Basingstoke, Greenwich & AN Other
Introduction to Mathematical resilience – growth model (1 day)
- Abingdon Jan 20th 2016
Developing Mathematical resilience & improving progression (4 days)
Maths Vitalisers as last year + Early Years details on request
CPD (Level 5) module for teachers of GCSE resits - materials available if required for in house delivery

7. Supporting senior leaders and governors
A bespoke website to provide information, guidance and resources for senior leaders and governors
A Strategic Guide including a Health Check and case studies located on the Excellence Gateway 
We are working with 38 organisations, providing specialist support

8. Strategic planning for English & Maths

9. Way Forward : Review of Maths and English Functional Skills Qualifications
Open consultation Jan – April 2016
Outcomes by August 2016
Revised set of National Adult Literacy and Numeracy Standards
A report with policy recommendations for ministers to include:
Breadth of knowledge and skills required for Functional Skills to support learners in life and work
The number of guided learning hours needed for learners to achieve the new qualification
Currently have an ITT on Mytenders to seek a delivery partner.

10. What next? Three year proposal (to be confirmed post CSR) includes:
Consult upon and produce new core curricula for Maths and English
Update Access for All
CPD for existing teachers
Update initial teacher training

11. So please keep in touch…. Hazel McNeill - English
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So please keep in touch….
Hazel McNeill - English
Judy Maguire – Maths