Feedback from Head Teachers and teachers:

Comments about the support materials from teachers and Head Teachers include:

"these materials are great — the pupils have responded well both to their clarity — this gives them a lot of reassurance".

"they're good for our homework club, since they are separate from Heinemann but so closely related to the 5-14 levels".

"I particularly like how the language requirements don't get in the way of the maths"

"I've found the 'get ready' series to be good for identifying gaps in their learning — we certainly needed to spend a bit more time on fractions"

"the more able pupils have appreciated seeing what level E looks like".

In-service support in the classroom, directly sharing interactive techniques in the context of mental agility

Feedback from teachers and Head Teachers

"the interactive use of the small white boards has been a revelation — it seems to be such an inclusive approach which the children really enjoy — it will now be in our repertoire for variety if nothing else"

"I hadn't realised the range of uses of the 100+ board — it certainly won't just lie about in a cupboard now!"

"the way you've shown the pupils how they can 'have the board in their heads' really made an impression on them, especially for the fraction work which is usually so difficult. It must be because it is such a visual resource"

"the recovery programme (for lower attaining S1/2 pupils) is so effective — it's really given me a much better picture of where these pupils are on their route towards level D, and, they've responded positively in knowing where they are going (hopefully!). I also like how the progression keeps revisiting the key skills you shared with us"

"Dear Mr Renwick, thanks for your recent visit to talk about the programme of study. The teachers found it very informative and beneficial, particularly from the mental agility and problem solving support. They now have a very clear picture of how it all hangs together"

"thank you for the analysis you did recently — it was both reassuring and informative. We'll certainly now be looking at our writing provision for the more able"

"Dear Tom, as you know that although our inspection was good we did have recommendations for our mental agility. Your recent visit (on our school closure day), to share interactive techniques with us really went down well with my staff, and I know we'll have confidence at the follow up on that one at least."