1. From a Primary Headteacher’s Perspective
The White Paper
From a Primary Headteacher’s Perspective

2. ‘creates scope for teachers to inspire’ p.40
An Opportunity
‘creates scope for teachers to inspire’ p.40

3. Reform and Review the National Curriculum
Content and coverage at
key stage 1 and 2

4. Training
Teacher Beliefs
Teacher Identity
Institutional Identity

5. We need to get better at
‘the ways of representing and formulating the subject that makes it comprehensible to others …….[find] alternative forms of representation, some of which derive from research where others originate in the wisdom of practice …… an understanding of what makes the topics easier or difficult: [understand] the conceptions and preconceptions that students of different ages and backgrounds bring with them to [their] learning. (Shulman, 1986)

6. Where next? Research tells us that:
We need to develop a collaborative culture.
Find ways of instigating a rich mathematical dialogue.
Provide dedicated time and space to achieve the above

7. What should good CPD look like
It should support teachers subject knowledge, curriculum content knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge.
Challenge teacher beliefs about learning mathematics
Consider how children learn mathematical concepts
Unpick mathematical concepts and make connections not just across subjects but between the different mathematical concepts.
View multiple ways of teaching concepts.
Create a rich mathematical dialogue.
Create thinking, reflective teachers, not ‘sheep’.
Build confidence