Multi-Award-Winning CPD and Training from Ex-headteachers and Teachers
In partnership with Edge Hill University we aim to help schools raise achievement in Mathematics through consistently high quality professional development and training for teachers and teaching assistants.
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Denise Harris - Adviser, Services For Education
Denise has enjoyed many years working as a qualified teacher in Birmingham. She has taught across the age range in schools, in an Education Action Zone, and in a Youth Offending Unit.Â
As a local authority primary numeracy consultant, she has supported many schools to effectively develop their maths provision, and this continues through her management of the very successful 'Every Child Counts' mathematics interventions, developed and supported by Edge Hill University, and which are proven to have a significant impact, not only on underachieving and SEND pupils, but also on teacher and teaching assistant subject and pedagogical knowledge, classroom and whole school practice.
Nowadays, Denise successfully delivers the primary statutory assessment contract for moderation and monitoring on behalf of Birmingham LA. She has been instrumental in effectively managing the changes over time to the statutory assessment processes but does not lose sight of the need for schools and teachers to make use of ongoing formative assessment strategies as part of the teaching and learning process to monitor pupil progress. In her statutory role, Denise works closely with other moderation managers both locally and nationally to ensure a consistent understanding of national guidance and related requirements. She recruits, trains, and accredits both KS1 and KS2 pool moderators and utilises her knowledge and understanding of these processes to ensure, through her training offer, that schools are equipped to fulfil their statutory duty confidently.
Read articles written by Denise Harris here.
Donna Sankey - Independent ConsultantÂ
Donna Sankey, Intervention Teacher, and Trainer, is a passionate advocate for children's education and well-being. With over 30 years of experience working with children, Donna's journey started as a qualified nurse and evolved through voluntary work and teaching assistant roles before she pursued a degree and obtained qualified teacher status. Her dedication to supporting children facing challenges in developing their skills has always been at the core of her professional journey.
When the opportunity to become an intervention teacher presented itself, Donna eagerly pursued training for an Every Child Counts (ECC) intervention at Edge Hill University. This experience opened doors for her to further enhance her knowledge of various ECC interventions, which she now uses to support children in her school. Donna's enthusiasm for helping children reach their full potential led her to become a trainer for multiple intervention programs.
As a middle leader, Donna extends her expertise to support colleagues in implementing interventions effectively, ensuring positive outcomes for students with diverse needs. Continuously striving to expand her knowledge and skills, Donna actively seeks out new interventions to enhance her role as an Intervention Teacher. She dedicates herself to ongoing training, including delivering successful mathematics intervention programs like Success@Arithmetic and 1stClass@Number on behalf of Edge Hill University. Donna's unwavering passion for empowering children through education shines through in her work every day.
“1stClass@Number has made a remarkable difference, not only to our pupils but also for our TAs. The high-quality training helped our TAs to become much more confident with mathematics – not just in delivering the intervention but also in supporting class mathematics teaching.”
JO BLAND – HEADTEACHER – BOSTON PIONEERS FREE SCHOOL ACADEMY
“Our maths lead found it so valuable and really appreciates all the support you gave her. She said she feels more confident as a subject lead now. So, thank you.”
BECKY STANLEY – Headteacher – BENTLEY WEST PRIMARY SCHOOL
“Denise was knowledgeable, supportive and set out the expectations clearly. She has supported me to know what my focus needs to be as I return to school, in terms of writing and moderation.”
