Stoke Maths

Useful in the run-up to SATs! 👇🏼

THREE NEW VIDEOS DESIGNED FOR STAFF MEETINGS! 35-mins each (+ time to pause and discuss). Designed for staff meetings to give a practical, exciting vision for how we develop reasoning routines and build children as problem-solvers.

We’re hiring in the Maths department!🗣️ Please see the link below for more information about the role and how to apply. stjosephstrentvale.com/vacancies/ Closing date for applications: 23rd February 2026

Don't forget to join our free online sessions focussing on SEND support in mainstream classrooms 👇 🗓️First session: Mon 12th Jan at 15:00. For more info and to join 👉buff.ly/51g8ciO

If you haven't visited my mrbartonmaths.com website for a while, I have done a Christmas update 👇

The updated Christmas tasks (free) are out now: iseemaths.com/christmas/ Quirky, extended challenges dressed in Christmas! Now there are task build-up files for teachers to use to replace the videos. Enjoy, I hope they give you some great pre-Christmas lessons.

6:18 - SATs analysis: What to prioritise 21:20 - Where are we now insights - maths 29:40 - Where are we now insights - GPS 37:37 - Tackling tricky misconceptions 50:08 - Familiarising chn w/ SATs 54:52 - Teacher wellbeing 1:05:17 - SATs Springboard demo

The GCHQ Christmas Challenge returns on 10th Dec and registration is now open! The Challenge encourages pupils aged 11-18 to think creatively, work together and discover the skills they might need to become a spy. See the GCHQ website for more info 👉 buff.ly/2m2S9Qt

Dylan Wiliam calls Cognitive Load Theory “the single most important thing for teachers to know.” This guide summarises core CLT ideas and highlights six high-impact strategies for reducing overload. It focuses on the classroom levers teachers can pull right away. CLT goes much deeper, of course — transient information included — but these strategies offer some of the fastest gains. 💪 Free HQ copy if you want it: jamieleeclark.com/graphics

Looking for easy, free, effective GCSE Maths Cover work in the season of coughs and colds? I’m trying to fix the problem and would appreciate your feedback. hannahkettlemaths.co.uk/cover

I See Reasoning - Y2 with the video to explain, info and FREE SAMPLE! Visuals, talk tasks and open-ended challenges for deepening the challenge with small numbers: iseemaths.com/i-see-reasonin…

I See Reasoning for Y1 and Y2 is out now! 757 images, questions and tasks for inspiring mathematical thinking for children in KS1: iseemaths.myshopify.com/collections/i-… I hope it gives you and your children many amazing classroom moments 😀

MWE'25 FREE resources are available NOW! Daily challenges for each Key Stage and solutions too. @WhiteRoseEd have doubled the offering with their own daily challenges. You can't afford to miss this! Register at mathsweekengland.co.uk now. #MWE25 #UKMathsChat #MathsToday

We are delighted to share this article, showing how the Mastering Number Programme is helping children with complex learning needs in our area to build confidence and fluency in maths, through structure, routine and clarity. ⭐🔢 buff.ly/o5RNp7M

⏰ Last call for teachers looking to join our Developing Fluency with Multiplicative Reasoning at Year 7 Work Group, starting 17th Oct! ✔️ Strengthen your own teaching ✔️Support improvements across your department Sign up today! buff.ly/oU8sGaU

Ready to lead your maths department with clarity and confidence? The New and Aspiring Heads of Maths course will support you to develop your self-awareness and potential as a department manager. Find out more: buff.ly/mvOiJWD #MathsLeadership #ManagementCourse

Have you browsed our 2025/26 catalogue yet? We’re spotlighting some of our fully-funded projects — first up: ⭐ Secondary Maths Subject Leaders Community Ideal for HoDs & subject leads ready to boost their impact & transform maths learning. 🔗 buff.ly/XrkRg2K #MathsCPD

Good luck to all primary schools, Y6 teachers & TAs receiving SATs results today! 🎉 We know how hard you and your students have worked — and we’re sure they've done brilliantly. ⭐ Be proud of everything you and your pupils have achieved. 😊 #PrimaryTeacher #KS2SATS

It's time to register for the @MEIMaths FE Maths Challenge, sponsored by @AQA . Do it now before you go off for the summer. It's going to be bigger and better. Don't miss out on this. Students ❤️ it, teachers ❤️ it, and we ❤️ it. mei.org.uk/teachers/funct…

📣 Calling all Secondary Schools and Colleges! Join us online on 3rd July from 4-5pm to discover the fully-funded Secondary and Post-16 professional development opportunities that we have on offer for 2025/26. Register for free on our website 👉 buff.ly/5cuR4YO