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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Final session of the year with our wonderful #TfMIntroductory schools. Such rich discussions about the past, present and future of maths in their schools. @em-mathshub.bsky.social @ncetm.bsky.social

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

What a lovely group they are 😀 What's been the impact on my group? "Using manipulatives a lot more in as many topics as possible. Breaking tasks down into manageable chunks. Asking the why? How do you know? Practical activities to make lessons more accessible to all."

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

In my role, I get to go to lots of different places, I've seen this fountain numerous times but thought I should take a pic in the sunshine. At @SDSA, we were discussing sometimes, always, never questions from @nrichmaths.bsky.social to expose misconceptions.

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

I used this problem with my #introductorytomastery WG for @em-mathshub.bsky.social - lots of discussion generalising about what could go in the box but more importantly what wouldn't go in the box. www.mathshorizons.uk

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

They've been such a super, reflective group of professionals.

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

That time of year ...... new diary and scheduling of dates for next academic year 2026-2027 😱

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

My 2nd of 3 sessions of rich tasks in #primary #maths with minimal physical prep (but lots of brain prep) with SDSA, #Leicester. So much mathematical thinking with 'simple' tasks. 💓

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

I’ve been thinking about fractions

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Today was the final session with @em-mathshub.bsky.social as part of @ncetm.bsky.social #secondary #TAs. Our final session got to grips with fractions & made links to ratio/proportion. . Hopefully I convinced them about the power of the numberline 😀

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Primary Maths Network – Spring 2026 Highlights

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

It is always great to catch up with the maths leads of @FGTrust at @MoatHallPrimary at the spring term #maths #network meeting #cpd

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Some big mathematical thinking for SDSA in #Leicester with teachers exploring activities that don't need a worksheet, just minimal resources and some intellectual prep about the questions you might ask.

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Sometimes I get to visit schools in the most beautiful locations. As part of @ncetm.bsky.social #TSM work for @em-mathshub.bsky.social, today I get to pop into Monsal Head, #derbyshire

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Some great discussions and reflections with the lovely participants of @ncetm.bsky.social and @nmmathshub.bsky.social #Y5to8continuity group.

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Always lovely to work with @ncetm.bsky.social #primary #ECTs in @em-mathshub.bsky.social. They are creating great learning Qs which they are sharing and reflecting on in these pictures (excuse the selfie 😀).

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Our LLME day with @nmmathshub.bsky.social was partially spent thinking about ratio and S planning. What's the same and different about the representations using @ncetm.bsky.social and @oaknational.bsky.social ?

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Another great session with our @ncetm.bsky.social Introduction to Mastery teachers in @em-mathshub.bsky.social. Here they are experiencing quiz quiz trade as a strategy to promote oracy in their classrooms.

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Session 1 of @ncetm.bsky.social #Y5to8continuity for @nmmathshub.bsky.social - what great conversations around language, representations and repetition in KS2 and 3. The Elf on the Shelf also visited 😀

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Next on-line network meeting for Primary Maths leads. We will be talking OfSted, CAR amongst as well as all things maths. Contact me for details.

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

We offer a one stop shop for primary HTs to find out the latest in English, Maths, Science & PE in a morning, all from a subject specialist. As HT, you will take away key questions, ideas & opportunities to discuss with SLs. These meetings are on Zoom & also recorded.

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Our 1st session with our @ncetm.bsky.social Introduction to Mastery WGs for @em-mathshub.bsky.social in #Nottingham. Some great conversations and deep reflections about their #journey and of course, a bit of maths thrown in.

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Come and join me ..... Previous participants said the following.

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Couldn't help but take this pic at today's @ncetm.bsky.social for #ect #primary meeting today. Wondering how many glasses? How many in each circle - is there a pattern? @em-mathshub.bsky.social

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Anyone remember Counting Joe? It's very old but I loved the skip counting element; does anyone have a copy they could share?

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

My final session with @ncetm.bsky.social #ects for @em-mathshub.bsky.social today. It's warm but we are still thinking about place value. #partioning #standard #nonstandard

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

All ready for our last #masteryreadiness of the year for @ncetm.bsky.social and @em-mathshub.bsky.social with Nicol Winfield-Murray - such a great group of teachers. I'm lucky I get to work with them next year as well 😀

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Great final session with @ncetm.bsky.social #ects for @em-mathshub.bsky.social on #division and #fractions. Lots of mathematical thinking about pedagogy and subject knowledge.

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

My final session with @ncetm.bsky.social #Y5to8continuity WG for @nmmathshub.bsky.social. The opportunity to reflect deeply about division of fractions was such a treat - such deep thinking from WGPs. Many thanks @atmmathematics.bsky.social for the inspiring article atm.org.uk/write/MediaU...

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Been using @studymaths.bsky.social fabulous double number line to work out how much butter I need for my cupcakes. mathsbot.com/tools/multiN...

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Busy week with opportunity to visit many lessons & watch/listen to children thinking mathematically for #MathsMastery @em-mathshub.bsky.social. Discussing adaptations, language of measure, time & representations for F and D. Things to think about: rulers, oracy, modelling, partitioning fractions.

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Final day of the week has been working with my fabulous @ncetm.bsky.social #Y5to8continuity WG for @nmmathshub.bsky.social. We are focusing on fractions and considering the representations we share with pupils at both primary and secondary.

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

@ncetm.bsky.social #ECTs phase a for @em-mathshub.bsky.social have been exploring estimation stations today and as always are reflecting on their own practice. Some insightful observations about chosen child were also shared.

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Some great reflections from the group

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

#Mathstoday I'm lucky enough to visit lots of classrooms - at today's visit, we've been thinking about and discussing why calculating with time intervals can be a tricky idea to teach. Base 10, base 60, written calculations, mental strategies, using a numberline just to name a few. @Maths Mastery

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Always look forward to catching up with our @ncetm.bsky.social #masteryreadiness schools for EM West. Always reflective, identifying small steps to make a big impact. Asking them to consider what is subject expertise & how do we strengthen it within our colleagues using teacher guidance within SoL.

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Working with fab #Y5to8 teachers for @ncetm.bsky.social @nmmathshub.bsky.social work group. Some great reflections and plenty of mathematical thinking about fractions.

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Final session of the week has been with #ects as part of a @ncetm.bsky.social WG for East Midlands West MH - looking at everything number sense. #maths #cpd

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Working with our wonderfully reflective @ncetm.bsky.social #masteryreadiness teachers in EMW MH. Making and celebrating small steps and sharing practice.

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Today's @EM_MathsHub WG was a visit with #ECTs to @PrimaryWynndale to watch a Y3 lesson taught by @craigtilstone - what a fabulous opportunity for us. Thankyou Craig.

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Busy week finally coming to an end. One session looking at GD @ Y1/2, #TRG exploring fractions for @EM_MathsHub & @NCETM, two #cpd network meetings, two school visits and a MathsMastery visit to discuss learning. Phew....

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Vanessa Brown @inspiringmaths.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

It's been great to work with Y5/6 teacher considering what we mean by greater depth in maths and some super reflections from the group. #maths #cpd #primary

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