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