vanessa brown @inspiringmaths
Birmingham
I have been a part of mathematics education for over 30 years as a teacher,
mathematics subject leader and Local Authority consultant. As Inspiring Maths
Education, I’m continuing my extensive 20+ year track record supporting primary
and secondary schools to improve and develop the quality of teaching and
learning with a specific focus on mathematics. This includes providing high
quality, bespoke subject specific training, support, advice, consultancy and
professional development across the country and internationally. As an
independent consultant, I wear a number of hats working for a variety of
organisations. I am an accredited professional lead for the National Centre for
the Excellence in Teaching Mathematics (NCETM). I am a work group lead for NCETM
Maths Hubs across the Midlands: North Midlands (NM) and East Midlands West
(EMW). These look at Mastery Readiness, Developing Teaching for Mastery, SKTM
for TAs and ECTs in the primary phase, as well as Y5-8 continuity. As an
associate lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University, I work with student teachers
at the very start of their careers in teaching as both an academic mentor and
lecturer. I am a School Development Lead for ARK Curriculum Mathematics Mastery
programme visiting schools to support them in their mastery journey. I deliver
mathematics training for Teachers’ Courses and Resources (TCR) in Staffordshire,
offering a range of CPD opportunities both face to face and remotely which
allows me to work with teachers both in this country and beyond. I have a real
passion for the teaching and learning of mathematics and have had a considerable
involvement in teaching mathematics both as a teacher, subject leader and
adviser over a long career. My enthusiasm for mathematics is infectious and I
have vast experience of working with a variety of stakeholders in schools to
guide and inspire the next generation of mathematicians.
