Teach Primary Issue 18.7

A research and evidence-based intervention that addresses 10 key components of numeracy and is proven to be effective in a range of settings CatchUp ® Numeracy 1 THE INTERVENTION A structured one-to-one intervention for learners who find numeracy difficult. It enables learners who struggle with numeracy to achieve more than double the progress of typically developing learners. It involves just two 15-minute individual sessions per week, delivered by trained teaching assistants, tutors or teachers. 2 DOUBLE THE PROGRESS The intervention provides effective personalised learning support which is underpinned by recognised good practice and research. Learners aged 6–11 who took part for an average period of five months achieved average Number/Maths Age gains of 11 months. 3 THE COST Catch Up® offers a complete training and support package, centred on three two-hour online sessions for staff who will deliver the intervention. This includes initial training materials, guidance and proformas required for delivery and management of the intervention plus on-going support. The intervention costs £450 per trainee – no subscriptions! 4 YOUNGER LEARNERS An Early Years research project has provided evidence that the standard Catch Up® Numeracy package, when supplemented by additional younger learners’ guidance, has a positive impact on the attainment and progress of older 5-year-olds. At a glance Contact: catchup.org training@ catchup.org 01842 668080 + Achieve double the normal rate of progress in students’ Number Ages + Maximise effectiveness of support staff and tutors, trained to deliver proven interventions + Improve learners’ confidence, behaviour, and engagement with the whole curriculum REASONS TO TRY… 4 LOVE... This comprehensive curriculumhas significantly enhanced teaching and learning at my school, especially through its PowerPoint resources. This curriculum aligns well with our whole-school approach, ensuring RE is consistent with other subjects, making it easier for teachers to meet expectations without extra workload. One aspect I really appreciate is the inclusion of key vocabulary, which supports our school’s focus on embedding subject-specific language across the curriculum. This resource ensures that RE is in line with other subjects or leading the way with subject specific vocabulary being introduced and embedded, so that pupils can use it proficiently. The recent OFSTED Report onRE emphasises the importance of ‘ways of knowing’ within the RE curriculum. I found the Year 6 unit, ‘Why do some people believe in God and some people not?’ particularly useful in applying a philosophical approach. We are working to embed a disciplinary approach across the school. This curriculum will be of invaluable in supporting teachers as they adapt to this shift in focus. Finally, this time-saving resource is designed to help children aged 4–11 years better understand the world and discover religion and worldviews. With over 240 ready-made lesson ideas, your planning is done for you, but you also have the flexible to adapt PowerPoints to suit your own teaching style and needs – I would highly recommend! Using the RE Today Primary RE curriculum to support RE teaching in my school WHY I ABOUT ME: NAME: Rachel Buckby JOB ROLE: Primary RE subject leader SCHOOL: St John the Baptist CE Primary School Contact: Take the stress out of teaching RE with our Primary RE Curriculum, available through a School Enhanced NATRE membership. Call: 0121 458 3313 Email: admin@ natre.org.uk Visit: natre.org. uk/primary/ primary-re- curriculum www.teachwire.net | 51 PARTNER CONT ENT