Numeracy

Angela Mance

School: St Mary’s C of E Primary School
Age Range: 7-11
SLE specialism(s): Maths
Surrey Quadrant: South East

What led you to become an SLE?

I have been Maths Leader at St Mary’s for six years. I have a passion for the development of the curriculum and ensuring the best possible outcomes for the children. I think it is important to support others with their School development and to be able to share ideas and innovations across the local network. I have experience of working with other schools and have shared my ideas with particular reference to the roll out of moving to mixed ability teaching in Mathematics. In addition, I have supported and provided training to the staff at St Mary’s and have delivered training sessions to NQTs and Students from schools in the local are.  I have found this to be a very interesting and rewarding aspect of my role as Maths leader and I am keen to develop this further. I believe that it is important to be able to help to raise standards in Maths and to ensure that all children have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Profile

Key aspects of education I have improved/led within my school:

  • Change of teaching from sets to Mixed ability including the development of allowing children to choose a starting point within differentiated activities
  • Introduction of the new curriculum
  • Developing maths teaching as an outdoor activity
  • Introduction of Mastery in Maths – Ensuring that Mastery is available to all children regardless of their starting points
  • Developing leadership

Key aspects of education I have supported in other schools:

  • Change in teaching processes from sets to mixed ability
  • Support with teacher training
  • ITT training/Mentor training and support
  • Developing leadership