1. Before the seminar begins you might like to … Register and browse on the NCETM portal (if you haven’t already done so) - ncetm.org.uk Have a go at one or more of the mathematical activities on the nrich postcards scattered around the tables Introduce yourself to the NCETM Regional Coordinators from your region

2. Expert Seminar: for those with strategic responsibility for the quality of teaching mathematics

3. Purpose of each expert seminar Discuss common issues and concerns around the quality of teaching of mathematics and the provision of professional development for teachers of mathematics Discuss how the needs of ‘lifelong professional learning’ are supported by existing provision and what more should be done to make this a reality Share ways in which the NCETM can support strategic partners in the raising of quality of teaching and in the provision of professional development Strengthen and extend the impact of existing networks and partnerships Share current regional developments and explore how these might be developed to impact nationally, and in other regions, including the potential for working across boundaries

4. 10.30 Welcome and introductions NCETM - background and context 11.00 Professional learning and the NCETM portal Provision of professional development Making ‘lifelong professional learning’ a reality 12.00 Tea/coffee 12.15 NCETM in the regions Regional priorities and developments Working with networks and partners 1.15 Lunch 2.00 Developing strategic relationships - NCETM and partners 3.00 The way forward 3.30 Close

5. How does NCETM develop relationships at strategic level to impact on improvement in mathematics teaching and learning Norma Honey

6. Our Mission To create excellence in the teaching of mathematics by improving the skills, effectiveness and aspirations of the mathematics teaching community to enable the mathematics needs and potential of all learners to be fully realised.

7. The National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics “ Working collaboratively to enhance mathematics teaching” Our aims: Improve the quality and availability of professional development for all teachers of mathematics Coordinate existing mathematics networks and organisations to offer teachers easy access to the support, research and resources available Establish a culture of collaborative working to encourage a sharing of experience and expertise

8. How do we work? We are not limited by a physical centre. The NCETM will exist through everyone involved in the teaching and learning of Mathematics. Web portal Professional Development Directors Regional Coordinators Funded by the Department for Education Skills Managed by Tribal Group plc

9. Structure Director Executive Director Schools Assistant Director EYFP Regional Team 1 Regional Team 2 Regional Team 3 Assistant Director Secondary Regional Team 4 Regional Team 5 Regional Team 6 Executive Director HE/FE Assistant Director FE/HE Regional Team 7 Regional Team 8 Regional Team 9 Assistant Director Portal Editorial Team Portal team Executive Director Operations Manager Admin Team HR IT Other Finance Officer Associates

10. Update Deliver and support major Government strategies Developing partnerships with key stakeholders Finding out about: –Current professional development provision –Networks and services to support mathematics teachers from all phases and sectors –Interesting practice in mathematics teaching and professional development Commission research Post 16 Subject Learning Coach networks Maths4life Developing the portal to meet user needs – To strengthen the Professional Learning Framework

11. Norma Honey, Assistant Director 07909 990576 norma.honey@ncetm.org.uk www.ncetm.org.uk

12. To find “what works” in terms of professional development in mathematics To develop a culture of action research being part of CPD by encouraging teachers to become active researchers and supporting them in doing so To produce case studies and reports through which the NCETM can communicate the messages from the research To engage teachers with research To develop communities of practice as a result of the research Aims of research projects