Make the most of your 2022/23 maths interventions strategy - TSL Webinar

TL;DR

Gain clarity on the available funding streams for math interventions in schools and learn how to effectively use the funding for tuition.

Transcript

um to get started and thanks very much for joining us today so I know quite a few schools have had um parents evening this evening so um aren't able to join so if you're watching it back I hope you find it useful um so my name is Emma and I am part of the the schools team at third space learning uh many of you may have used our resources or read so... Read More

Key Insights

• ♿ Funding for math interventions has become more flexible and easier to access.
• 🧑‍🎓 One-to-one tuition offers personalized support and helps students improve their reasoning and explanation skills.
• 🧑‍🎓 Engaging lesson plans and tutors are essential for keeping students interested and motivated.
• 🧑‍🎓 Diagnostic assessments help identify individual student gaps and tailor interventions accordingly.
• 🧑‍🎓 Communication with parents and clear explanations of the benefits of interventions can increase student participation.
• 🧑‍🎓 Utilize flexible options for tuition providers to accommodate changing student needs and schedules.
• 👣 Track and analyze data to measure the effectiveness of interventions and make informed decisions.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why did you choose an external tuition provider like third space instead of providing in-house interventions?

John explains that using an external provider was quicker and more convenient, as organizing in-house interventions would require more effort, organization, and training. External providers also offer one-to-one tuition, which allows for better targeting of individual students' needs.

Q: What is the most challenging aspect of organizing interventions with third space?

John mentions that the initial challenge was getting all targeted students to join the program. Maintaining consistent attendance and quickly filling vacant spots when students drop out remain ongoing challenges.

Q: What data reporting is required when using third space or other external providers?

Schools need to record the total cost incurred and the number of hours delivered for each tuition program. This data will be used for funding return reports to the DFE. The reports are available on the third space platform and can be used to track attendance and progress.

Key Insights:

• Funding for math interventions has become more flexible and easier to access.
• One-to-one tuition offers personalized support and helps students improve their reasoning and explanation skills.
• Engaging lesson plans and tutors are essential for keeping students interested and motivated.
• Diagnostic assessments help identify individual student gaps and tailor interventions accordingly.
• Communication with parents and clear explanations of the benefits of interventions can increase student participation.
• Utilize flexible options for tuition providers to accommodate changing student needs and schedules.
• Track and analyze data to measure the effectiveness of interventions and make informed decisions.
• Funding must be used or returned; allocate resources strategically to maximize impact on student progress.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The webinar discusses the updated guidance on funding streams for math interventions in schools, aiming to provide more options and simplify the process.

• John Kilbane, Deputy Head at St Michael's in Reading, shares his experience using third space interventions and how they have benefited his school.

• The funding streams discussed include people premium, Recovery Premium, and the National Tutoring Programme (NTP). The session emphasizes the importance of targeting and personalizing interventions.