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The Oxford TEEMUP study is looking for 100 state-funded primary schools in the East of England and bordering LAs to help them evaluate whether targetted, evidence-based professional development for Reception and Year 1 teachers improves children’s mathematical and self-regulation outcomes in Reception and Year 1.

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The TEEMUP professional development (PD) team is led by Prof. Iram Siraj, Dr Denise Kingston and Prof. Edward Melhuish, with ethical approval from the University of Oxford.

TEEMUP provides PD for a minimum of 1 Reception and 1 Year 1 teacher (with an optional 3rd member of staff) and involves 3 components:

face-to-face workshops,
an online learning platform (with supporting resources and materials) and
individual, school-based coaching and mentoring.

What are the benefits for my school?

50 schools will have access to the professional development (PD) for FREE during the study; 50 schools will be offered the PD at a much-reduced price following the completion of the study, if the PD is successful.
Teachers will be supported to enhance the mathematical intent, implementation and impact of mathematical teaching in their classrooms (Ofsted 2019).
All schools who take part receive £750.

The professional development supports teachers to:

explore best practice in mathematics teaching,
work together to support transitions into and across classrooms,
effectively engage parents and carers,
build their mathematical confidence, knowledge and understanding,
explore novel techniques to strengthen children’s self-regulation and
effectively self-evaluate to improve their own mathematical practice.

Teachers will receive specialist training from the Oxford team in how to support children’s mathematics and self-regulation, as follows:

- Initial face-to-face workshops spread over 3 months, comprising 2 full days and 7 half days in Spring 2022.

- 13 months of individual follow-up mentoring and support to provide support for implementing changes in individual schools.

- One further workshop in 2023 to review school implementations and share best practices.

- Access to an online knowledgebase of supporting resources and materials.

TEEMUP WITH US

Young children’s early maths achievement and self-regulation are powerful predictors of later life success. Poor early years maths knowledge is linked to a greater likelihood of poor life outcomes.

If you are a state-run primary school in the East of England or surrounding areas who would like to contribute to our research, then TEEMUP with us - follow the link above to send us your details and express your interest - we look forward to hearing from you.

The PD is being independently evaluated by the York Trials Unit.

The study is funded by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF).