BBO Maths Hub

📚 Securing Foundations at Year 7: Supporting Students to Succeed in Secondary Maths

Every Year 7 classroom includes students who arrive with significant gaps in their mathematical understanding. Without targeted support, these gaps can quickly become barriers to success across the KS3 curriculum.

The Securing Foundations at Year 7 programme has been designed specifically for teachers working with students who did not meet age-related expectations at the end of primary school, particularly those in the lowest 20–30% nationally.

Whether you're new to the classroom or an experienced teacher, this fully funded programme is designed to help you close the gap and build confidence in learners transitioning from KS2 to KS3.

What’s involved?

Join us for three practical and collaborative sessions where you will:

✅ Access high-quality resources designed specifically for students with gaps in their KS2 understanding.
✅ Strengthen your knowledge of curriculum progression from KS1 through to KS3.
✅ Develop effective strategies to help students access and succeed with the KS3 maths curriculum.
✅ Explore research-informed approaches to mathematical reasoning for all learners.
✅ Connect with colleagues through a supportive professional learning community.

What will you gain?

By the end of the programme, you will:

🌟 See measurable improvements in students’ ability to engage with and succeed in KS3 maths.
🌟 Deepen your subject and pedagogical knowledge across KS1, KS2 and KS3.
🌟 Enhance your repertoire of teaching strategies that develop mathematical thinking and reasoning.
🌟 Reflect on and refine your classroom practice through collaborative professional learning.

This high-impact CPD is completely FREE for participating schools and fully funded through the Maths Hubs Programme.

📅 Bookings are now open for 2026–2027. The first session takes place on Thursday 24th September at Wycombe High School. Book your place online via our website:

https://bbomathshub.org.uk/project/securing-foundations-at-year-7/

📢 Applications for our Teaching for Mastery Introductory Programme 2026–27 are now open!

Join a collaborative community of schools committed to improving mathematics education through research, reflection and professional learning.

✔ Work with colleagues across the region
✔ Explore evidence-informed practice
✔ Receive support from a Mastery Specialist
✔ Build a whole-school approach to Teaching for Mastery

Ideal for schools ready to invest in sustained professional development and strengthen maths teaching for all learners.

Apply online today: https://bbomathshub.org.uk/project/primary-teaching-for-mastery-introductory/

🚀 We are excited to launch the new Level 3 Maths Leadership Community! ➕📈

Join fellow Post-16 Maths Leaders, Heads of Maths, Subject Leads and teachers for an opportunity to 🤝 collaborate, 💡 share practice, and 💬 discuss the future of Level 3 Mathematics.

🎥 Hear from Charlie Stripp (NCETM/MEI)
📚 Explore curriculum & assessment developments
🎯 Discover professional development opportunities
🔄 Discuss progression to Level 3 Mathematics

Book your place online. The first meeting takes place on Thursday 18th June from 4-5.15pm online:

https://bbomathshub.org.uk/project/level-3-maths-leadership-community-meeting/

Led by Josh Fish (AMSP) and Yvonne P**n (BBO Maths Hub).