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Mike
Askew
Mike Askew is Professor of Primary Education at Monash University, Melbourne. Until recently he was Professor of Mathematics Education at King's College, University of London. Mike has taught in London primary schools and has written mathematics education materials for various publishers. His research work has included commissions from the Teacher Training Agency, Nuffield, and the Leverhulme Trust. He is particularly interested in promoting problem solving and creative approaches to mathematics learning and teaching, and how to foster classroom communities of learners. |
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Carole
Bean
Carole is a freelance primary mathematics consultant.
She worked for many years as an advisory teacher
and numeracy consultant for the Primary National
Strategy. She has worked with teachers and Early
Years practitioners both in the UK and abroad.
She is keen to promote mathematics as a useful,
exciting and creative subject. |
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Elaine Bennett
Elaine Bennett is an experienced EYFS and KS1 practitioner, currently on a two year secondment at Southend LA as an EYFS consultant, where her particular focus is raising the
profile of maths in the Early Years and into KS1. She is passionate about making maths real, exciting, and accessible for all children and the adults that support them.
Elaine
is the co-author of the Storybook Maths: Reception, Storybook
Maths: Year 1 and Storybook Maths: Year 2 series published by BEAM last year and has
more recently written a series of articles for the Early
Years Educator magazine. She is especially interested in developing maths through play and exploration, often using stories and rhymes as creative starting points to develop
not only PSRN learning, but a love and fascination for all things mathematical! |
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Jeannie
Billington
Jeannie is a freelance primary mathematics consultant. She has worked in primary mathematics for over thirty years at many different levels: as subject leader, advisory teacher, head teacher, external examiner, senior lecturer, course director, PCAME tutor and Ofsted inspector. She has written articles and books for teachers, parents and children. Jeannie has a passion for promoting a collaborative problem-solving approach to mathematics. Such an approach includes offering activities of an exploratory nature which can provide an outlet for children’s creative abilities. |
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Janine
Blinko
Janine is a freelance primary mathematics consultant, working with schools, local authorities and universities. She has worked in primary mathematics for many years at many different levels: as a subject leader, advisory teacher, deputy headteacher, assessment writer and senior lecturer. She has written articles, books and materials for teachers and parents. She is very interested in promoting children's self esteem, enjoyment and positive view of themselves as creative learners of mathematics. |
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Alison Borthwick
Alison has over 17 years experience as a teacher, local authority adviser, Governor, Ofsted inspector and freelance consultant. She has been a guest lecturer on PGCE courses for both Cambridge University and UEA. Alison has written several magazine and research articles. She has carried out extensive research into children’s calculation strategies and also children’s perceptions of, and attitudes towards, mathematics lessons – which was the basis for her doctorate. Alison is passionate about ensuring that all children develop a love for mathematics. |
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Barbara Carr
Barbara has been a mathematics consultant since the introduction of the National Numeracy Strategy in 1999, supporting urban and inner city schools. Her specialism is in narrowing the gaps, supporting all children to achieve basic skills through effective quality first teaching and layered intervention. Having recently completed her first year training to be an Every Child Counts Teacher Leader, she has developed a deeper interest in diagnostic assessment and tailoring programmes to engage children to become active learners. Barbara was closely involved with the development of 'Catch-Up Numeracy' and has developed her own inclusion products. She is being sponsored to set up an innovative mathematics centre in a primary school in Slough that will bring training alive by involving children on site. |
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Peter
Clarke
Peter has been a mathematics coordinator and deputy headteacher in primary schools in Australia and London. He worked as a mathematics advisor for Barking and Dagenham LA on the ‘Improving Primary Mathematics’ initiative. Peter has written materials for BEAM and other publishers and is series editor of a primary mathematics scheme. He is also the author of BEAM’s ‘Maths of the Month’. Peter is a guest lecturer on PGCE, GTP and MA courses and also contributes to a parent/child initiative. |
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Caroline Clissold
Caroline is an experienced teacher and currently works as a Primary Strategy Consultant for a local authority. She is a part-time lecturer and has had many articles and books published. Her interests lie in developing ways to link objectives to each other and the wider curriculum, along with integrating using and applying and speaking and listening skills in a meaningful, engaging way. |
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Rosie Foulkes
Rosemary has taught for 30 years, with a few years out to raise her family. She has taught across all the Primary age ranges from Foundation to Year 8. During those years, Rosemary moved from being a class teacher, to subject Leader in Mathematics, to Deputy Headteacher, to acting Headteacher. She has been a Primary Mathematics Consultant and for the past 12 years and has worked in Berkshire.
Rosemary's passion is to see children understanding their mathematics, to access it in a variety of ways and to always be able to use and apply it in real-life contexts. She has worked with introducing the New Mathematics Framework and the Primary Strategy, implementing APP, looking at assessing and tracking of pupils learning, looking for progression across the age ranges, and embedding mathematical thinking in a variety of contexts. |
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Elizabeth
Gibbs
Liz Gibbs is an independent maths consultant. She is an experienced primary teacher, subject leader and local authority mathematics consultant. Liz was part of the Primary National Strategy team as a local consultant and Regional Adviser. She has a great deal of experience in supporting schools in challenging circumstances. Liz is particularly interested in ICT, assessment and practical (hands on) mathematics. |
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Sue
Gifford
Sue lectures in mathematics education at Roehampton
University. She has taught in London primary schools and worked as a
mathematics consultant. Her areas of research include children’s own
recording and early years mathematics. Sue’s current research interests
are dyscalculia and the prevention of mathematics difficulties. Her
publications include Teaching Mathematics 3-5, and she has reported on
dyscalculia for QCA. |
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Anne
Henderson
Anne has over 30 years’ experience of teaching mathematics across all age ranges and has also been a special needs mathematics coordinator. She is writing her fourth book on dyslexia, dyscalculia and mathematics and has lectured and provided InSET across the UK and internationally on both dyslexia and special needs in mathematics. |
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Elizabeth Hinchliffe
Elizabeth worked in primary and secondary sectors before working as an advisory teacher and later a Numeracy Consultant. During the last year, working as an Every Child Counts teacher leader she has developed assessment strategies and had extensive experience personalising students learning. She has developed and delivered bespoke training for both teachers and teaching assistants with focus on; developing maths subject knowledge, problem solving, developing numbers skills and calculation strategies, effective intervention provision, and NQT induction. She has also supported schools develop parental involvement in maths learning. |
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Dr Ray Huntley
Ray is an experienced teacher who worked across the primary range in Essex and Melbourne, Australia as subject leader, deputy head and head teacher. As senior lecturer at the University of Gloucestershire, Ray worked with undergraduate and postgraduate students. He completed a doctorate in Mathematics Education researching mathematical examples in primary Initial Teacher Education and is head of the university's Centre of Academic Writing and Numeracy Skills. Publications include articles and reviews, and Ray enjoys promoting mathematics through games and problem solving activities. Ray is a member of the Association of Teachers of Mathematics and the Mathematical Association, serving on the Teaching Committee and the Primary Subcommittee, and runs the local Gloucestershire branch. Ray is a chartered Mathematics Teacher. |
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Denyse
Irwin
Denyse has considerable experience of working across the Primary age range as a teacher, subject leader, inclusion manager and deputy head. In addition to her freelance work she has worked for a number of local authorities and an education action zone. Currently Denyse is the Teacher Leader for Every Child Counts in the South East London Consortium. |
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Laurie Jacques
Laurie has substantial experience as a KS1/2. She worked as a leading maths teacher and then as an advanced skills teacher (maths) - these roles provided opportunities to do run demonstration lessons, support teachers 1:1 and present at cluster meetings to teachers and head teachers. She was a subject leader for 10 years leading professional development days/twilight, using gap analysis to action plan pupil and staff needs. Laurie has an MA in maths education from the IOE.
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Andrew
Jeffrey
Andrew Jeffrey is an independent maths consultant who is passionate about helping children understand and enjoy the wonderful patterns at the heart of mathematics. He specialises in helping teachers and children alike grow in confidence through the use of multi-sensory and stimulating activities. He has been a deputy head at a school in Brighton and an Independent Schools' Inspector. Andrew has run mathematics and ICT departments, working with gifted pupils as well as those with special needs. He specialises in improving the confidence of both children and teachers in mathematics, and in promoting an enjoyment of the subject. |
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Sue Keith
Sue divides her time between working as a local authority and freelance mathematics consultant and 1:1 teacher for mathematics. She is an experienced CAME teacher. Sue has taught across the primary age range in a number of schools and has been a deputy head teacher. In addition, Sue has taught in Further and Higher Education establishments. She is particularly interested in developing problem solving approaches and practical activities in the classroom that support the teaching and learning of mathematics. Other interests include SEN (with a particular focus on dyscalculia) assessment for learning, learning styles, thinking skills and behaviour management. |
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Hazel Lowe
Hazel is a freelance maths consultant with a long background of successful maths teaching behind her. She has been providing CPD in Perth and Kinross this year as their numeracy
support teacher which staff has described as ‘inspiring and practical training which has affected practice.’ She has led many developments and is now involved in
the production of commercial materials. She is passionate about children having a positive experience and a strong grounding in mathematics. |
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Jill Mansergh
Jill is an experienced Secondary and Primary teacher, Local Authority consultant and learning and teaching adviser. She currently divides her time between university teaching and freelance work. Jill has extensive experience of working with schools both in the England and overseas to raise attainment in mathematics. Jill has several primary mathematics publications the most recent of which include 'It makes you think', 'Thinking for Ourselves' and the Early Mathematical Thinking series: 'Ludamus', 'Mathematical Allsorts' and 'Completing the Square', published by ATM. Jill is keen to promote mathematics as useful, exciting and creative. Her interests include mathematical questioning, thinking skills and the use of concrete apparatus to model mathematical ideas. |
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Sami Miller
Sami works as a local authority and freelance
mathematics consultant. She has extensive experience
across the primary age range as a teacher and
has been both a mathematics subject leader and
deputy head. She is interested in strategies
to engage everyone in mathematical learning,
whether adults or children. |
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Mike Ollerton
Mike is a freelance mathematics education consultant, having taught in primary and secondary schools and in initial teacher training. He is a member of the Association of Teachers of Mathematics and served for ten years on the ATM general council. Mike is passionate about making mathematics accessible to all learners. In the last few years he has worked in very many primary and secondary schools supporting the development of problem-solving, enquiry-based mathematics teaching by working alongside staff in their classrooms, at conferences and through InSET. Mike led a particularly successful project called 'Inspiring Mathematics Champions' (through the NCETM) from 2008-2011 developing subject knowledge and pedagogy with primary trainee teachers and NQTs. |
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Jennie Pennant
Jennie is an independent consultant and researcher, having been the Professional Development manager at BEAM Education for several years. She has wide experience in writing, teaching and advising on mathematics both in the UK and abroad and is a trained Ofsted inspector. She has a particular interest in exploring classroom cultures that promote mathematical learning and the role of coaching in effective Professional Development. Jennie is a trained leadership coach and enjoys working with Heads, Senior leaders and Maths Subject Leaders on realising their vision for mathematics in their school. |
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Adrian
Pinel
Adrian is an experienced teacher, consultant and lecturer at primary, secondary and higher education levels. He currently lectures in mathematics and mathematics education at the University of Chichester. He has written a range of books, including for the ATM and BEAM, and many magazine articles. He is the inventor of 'Loop Cards' and the originator and designer of ATM Mathematical Activity Tiles. His main current interests are Number Imagery, Gifted and Talented Workshop, Problem Solving and Creativity in Primary Mathematics. Adrian had five books published in September 2009 and two more in 2011. |
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Janet
Rees
Janet is a freelance mathematics consultant. She has wide experience as a headteacher and advisory teacher as well as lecturing adults and college students in mathematics education. She has written books and games for use by both teachers and children. Her interests are many and varied from Early Years to Year 7 including the assessment of learning, creative ways to engage children in mathematics and developing thinking skills. |
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Amy Sinclair
Amy is a freelance primary mathematics consultant. She has taught in a variety of Scottish schools and has worked at local authority level supporting schools in developing good
practice. She was part of the writing and engagement team for Curriculum for Excellence at LTS and has written publications on active learning in maths. She is passionate
about engaging pupils in Maths through creative, active learning opportunities. |
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Judith Stevens
Judith Stevens has a diverse career in early years education. This has included working in the non-maintained sector as well as a teacher, maths coordinator and early years team leader. Following a long career in local authority advisory roles, Judith took on a leadership role in national programmes including Every Child a Talker. Judith is a prolific writer and has written numerous articles in a wide range of early years magazines. Most recent books include: Maths Now: the definitive guide to maths in the early years and Maths in Stories (BEAM/Nelson Thornes 2009/2008). As an independent consultant Judith has provided extensive support and training across England and Wales. She has an interest in all aspects of mathematics, particularly maths outdoors and through stories, rhymes and role play. |
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Elizabeth Thomas
Liz has worked in primary mathematics at many different levels over the last nineteen years: as a subject leader, leading maths teachers, consultant and adviser. Her main work focuses on capacity building of subject leaders and supporting schools in raising standards in maths. She spends her time split between delivering whole school INSET and supporting individual teachers, TAs and governors. At present, Liz is leading creative maths curriculum and AfL with her local authority. |
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Vivien Townsend
Vivien is a freelance primary mathematics consultant and former primary teacher and LA adviser. She has an enthusiastic and non-threatening approach, and ensures that the activities and ideas that she shares are transferable to your setting. Vivien currently sits on the General Council of the Association of Teachers of Mathematics (ATM). Vivien is interested in active and creative approaches to maths, including planning maths through themes. She can also help to develop the use of ICT in maths lessons. |
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Margaret
Travers
Margaret Travers holds a Masters degree in early education and Certificate of Education as an adult trainer. She has twenty-five years experience as a nursery owner and teacher, as an Ofsted inspector, and early year’s teacher/trainer teaching at degree level. Margaret has also worked as a Head of Early Years in Primary settings and has written magazine articles and contributions for early learning reference books. Currently she writes and delivers a wide range of professional developmental courses for early years students and practitioners consistent with the EYFS framework and specialises in children’s creative and mathematical development. She carries out extensive research on current developmental issues. Margaret is also a qualified Montessori teacher and has studied Reggio Emilio, Te Whariki from New Zealand, and Quality Outdoor Learning from Scandinavia. |
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Judith Twani
Judith works part time for a Local Authority as an Early Education Improvement Officer. She is an experienced primary and Early Years teacher and has taught in both the UK and South Africa. She has worked with parents and under 2 year olds in exploratory play sessions focussing on the development of early mathematics. She describes herself as having "hated maths" throughout school and so is passionately committed to ensure that young children have positive and exciting early experiences of mathematics. She has a love for training and equipping people and particularly those who may be insecure with planning maths in Early Years. Her particular interests are in the use of mathematical language, creating an environment that promotes maths, the use of the outdoors and her love for music often finds it's way into training. |
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Helen
Williams
Helen is a freelance education consultant who has worked as a mathematics advisory teacher and been involved in initial teacher training, QCA, and DfES consultation groups. A member of the Association of Teachers of Mathematics, Helen teaches, writes and reviews mathematics materials, leads in-service training courses and contributes to conferences. Helen has been involved in a Teacher Research Project with the NCETM into role-play and mathematics. Currently Helen is teaching in a primary school and pursuing a research degree. |
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Val Worcester
Val has been a maths advisory teacher and a Primary head teacher, having taught throughout the Primary/early years age range. Currently she is a freelance mathematics consultant. Her work includes initial teacher training on the Primary PGCE at the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge. She also lectures on SCITT and GTP courses in Bedford and Essex, and undertakes in-service training with both teachers and classroom assistants. She has been involved in developing and testing assessment materials for QCA, and in making training videos for teachers. |
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