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OSTRICH Westlea at the forefront of maths learning
PERSONAL Teachers from Westlea Primary School have won a third grant from the prestigious National Centre for Excel-
DECLUTTERING lence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM) to carry out research into innovative forms of assessment.
During this academic year the very impressed by the way in which own practice and strive to provide
SERVICES school is investigating how an ini- the school has made the most of this the best learning experiences to all

Why bury your head in the sand tiative called ‘Big Maths’ is affecting valuable opportunity to develop children. This project will improve
when you can call Caroline to: teaching and learning in the school. their knowledge of mathematics the quality of teaching and learning
Big Maths is an opportunity for teaching and learning. The impact across the school.”
· BANISH clutter, the teachers to ‘step back, observe, has been remarkable and is helping • Based on last year’s SATs Westlea
· make SPACE, listen and record’ how children transform their pupils’ experience Primary School is adjudged to be in
· REORGANISE your home, approach a mathematical task in of learning mathematics, with all the top 6 per cent of schools nation-
the benefi ts that will bring to their ally for progress in 2010. Mrs Seaton
order to identify children’s misun-
· SELL unwanted items, derstandings. It develops the use of lives.” said, “we are thrilled by this news;
· CREATE more space in your questioning and communication in Headteacher Suzanne Seaton it’s testament to the hard work of the
wardrobe or spare room a mathematical environment. believes Westlea is doing more staff and the parents who support
NCETM South West Regional Co- than just teaching children. “Good their children. It is a tremendous
Call Caroline on 07940 490494 ordinator Pete Griffi n, said, “we are teachers constantly reassess their team effort.”

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