Research and resources
Mentor toolkit in mathematics
The mentor toolkit has been designed in collaboration with numerous expert colleagues, including NCETM, University of Roehampton, Kingston University, and Maths Hubs London South West to support mentors in working with trainees or school-based colleagues wanting to develop their practice in primary mathematics.
Mastering maths manipulatives: A research and literature summary
A summary of the Delano-Moore and Rimbey's (2021) literature on this important aspect of mathematics education, including key considerations for practice and prompts for professional reflection.
Ofsted Science Research Review: A research and literature summary
A summary of the Ofsted's research into science education, including key considerations for practice and prompts for professional reflection.
Subject support in the primary curriculum
Our primary subject knowledge teams have produced resources to support school-based expert colleagues in the development of their curriculum delivery. These can be used both when mentoring a trainee in your classroom or as tools to reflect on your own practice across the primary curriculum. Access the resources.
Systematic synthetic phonics (SSP) in the teaching of early reading
Finola Utton, Primary English Lead, hosts a training session on SSP and its place in the teaching of early reading. Essential viewing for both primary and secondary colleagues working with children developing literacy in English and the wider curriculum.