Our Problem-Solving Schools initiative offers guidance, structured resources, professional development and support for teachers wanting to embed problem solving in their curriculum at a departmental or school level. 

Who is eligible?

The Problem-Solving Schools network is free to join and is open to all schools. The resources, support and guidance cover both primary and secondary mathematics.

How to join the Problem-Solving Schools initiative

The first step to becoming a Problem-Solving School is to undertake an initial self-assessment of your provision, using our Charter framework self-assessment tool as your guide. We recommend  you discuss this initial review with colleagues in your school/department.

We hope this will support you to reflect on your needs, current areas of strength, and areas where you may wish to improve. The initial review will then give you a reference point to help you assess your school’s future progress and achievements, as you continue developing your problem-solving provision.

The next step is to complete the online sign-up process, where you’ll be invited to:

• Provide the key details about your school
• Share the results of the initial review of your provision using the Charter framework self-evaluation tool.
• Decide on details of three key areas for development that you have identified as a school.

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What happens next?

After your registration is complete, your school will receive an initial welcome email including a copy of your completed self-assessment review and areas identified for development.

Your welcome email includes a Starter Guide with information about all the support material, resources and guidance available to Problem-Solving Schools. 

Once you are registered, you will receive our regular updates to support the Problem-Solving Schools community, including notifications about new Problem-Solving Schools resources and guidance, and invitations to our free professional development webinars. 

You can also download the Problem-Solving Schools badge to display on letterheads and webpages, to raise awareness and highlight your school’s commitment to helping your students develop as problem solvers.

Questions

If you have any questions or comments about our Problem-Solving Schools initiative, please email enquiries.nrich@maths.org