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Maths Hub

Maths Hubs are DfE-funded partnerships, coordinated nationally by the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM), that support schools and colleges to improve mathematics teaching and learning.

They provide professional development, Teaching for Mastery programmes, subject leadership support and collaborative networks for teachers and leaders from Early Years through to Post 16. All support is fully funded for state-funded schools and colleges.

Key offer: Teaching for Mastery, Early Years maths development, primary and secondary professional development, leadership communities, specialist knowledge programmes and networks led through the NCETM's national Maths Hubs Programme.

We have six Maths Hubs in the North West

North North West Maths Hub Contact - North North West Maths Hub

Covers: Cumbria, Lancaster, Ribble Valley and Wyre.

Contact: hello@nnwmathshub.org.uk

Tel: 01539 743900

Abacus North West Maths Hub https://www.abacusmathshub.co.uk

Covers: Blackburn with Darwen, Blackpool and most Lancashire local authorities

Contact: info@abacusmathshub.co.uk

North West One Maths Hub https://www.nw1mathshub.co.uk/

Covers: Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale and Stockport

Contact: info@nw1mathshub.co.uk

Turing NW Maths Hub (formerly North West Two Maths Hub) https://mathshubsturingnw.co.uk/

Covers: Bolton, Salford, Tameside, Trafford, Warrington and High Peak.

Contact: enquiries@mathshubsturingnw.co.uk

Tel: 0161 972 2975

North West Three Maths Hub

Covers: Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Wigan. https://nwmathshub3.co.uk/

Contact directly via the webpage

Cheshire and Wirral Maths Hub

Covers: Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Halton and Wirral. https://www.cheshireandwirralmathshub.co.uk

Contact directly via the webpage

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English Hub

English Hubs are centres of excellence that support primary schools to improve early language, phonics, reading fluency and reading for pleasure. Support includes literacy specialist visits, CPD and funding for approved phonics resources.

We have five English Hubs in the North West

Arch English Hub (Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Tameside and parts of Lancashire)
Website: https://www.archenglishhub.com/

Lacey Green English Hub (Cheshire East, Stockport and surrounding areas)
Website: https://www.laceygreenenglishhub.co.uk/

Childer Thornton English Hub (Cheshire West, Wirral, Liverpool, Halton, Sefton, Warrington, Knowsley)
Website: https://www.childerthorntonprimary.com/english-hub-home

Orgill English Hub (Cumberland, Westmorland & Furness, and parts of Lancashire including Lancaster, Ribble Valley, Wyre, Pendle, Preston, Hyndburn and Blackburn with Darwen)

Website: https://www.orgill.cumbria.sch.uk/page/?title=English+Hub&pid=195

Teaching School Hub

Teaching School Hubs are school-led centres of excellence funded by the Department for Education. They provide teacher training and development throughout the education career pathway, including Initial Teacher Training (ITT), support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs), National Professional Qualifications (NPQs), Appropriate Body services and wider school improvement support. They are a key part of the DfE's school-led system improvement infrastructure.

Teaching School Hubs typically provide:

Initial Teacher Training (ITT)
Early Career Teacher Entitlement (ECTE)
National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)
Appropriate Body Services
Leadership Development
School Improvement and System Leadership Support
Subject and Curriculum Networks
Support for Recruitment and Retention of Teachers

We have eleven Teaching School Hubs in the North West

Cheshire Teaching School Hub

Coverage: Cheshire East; Cheshire West and Chester
Website: Visit Cheshire Teaching School Hub
Email: TSA@stjosephsmail.com
Telephone: 01782 418211

Generate Teaching Hub

Coverage: Halton; Warrington; Wigan
Website: Visit Generate Teaching Hub
Email: hub@wpat.uk
Telephone: 07482 581057

STAR North West Lancashire Teaching School Hub

Coverage: Blackpool; Lancaster; Preston; Wyre
Website: Visit North West Lancashire Hub
Email: info@starteachingschoolhubs.org
Telephone: 0330 313 9870

STAR Pennine Lancashire Teaching School Hub

Coverage: Blackburn with Darwen; Burnley; Hyndburn; Pendle; Ribble Valley; Rossendale
Website: Visit Pennine Lancashire Hub
Email: info@starteachingschoolhubs.org
Telephone: 0330 313 9870

STAR Bolton, Bury and Rochdale Teaching School Hub

Coverage: Bolton; Bury; Rochdale
Website: Visit Bolton, Bury and Rochdale Hub
Email: info@starteachingschoolhubs.org
Telephone: 0330 313 9870

Embrace Teaching School Hub

Coverage: Chorley; Fylde; South Ribble; West Lancashire
Website: Visit Embrace Teaching School Hub
Email: tsh@embrace-education.co.uk
Telephone: 01706 214640

Bright Futures Teaching School Hub: Manchester and Stockport

Coverage: Manchester; Stockport
Website: Visit Bright Futures Teaching School Hubs
Email: tsh@bright-futures.co.uk

Bright Futures Teaching School Hub: Salford and Trafford

Coverage: Salford; Trafford
Website: Visit Bright Futures Teaching School Hubs
Email: tsh@bright-futures.co.uk

Rainbow Teaching School Hub

Coverage: Knowsley; Sefton; St Helens
Website: Visit Rainbow Teaching School Hub
Email: rainbowhub@remat.org.uk
Telephone: 0151 966 8060

Schools can also use the official DfE Teaching School Hub finder to identify their local hub by town, city or postcode

Music Hub

Music Hubs are partnerships of schools, local authorities, arts organisations, colleges and music providers that work together to deliver high quality music education for children and young people. Funded by the Department for Education through Arts Council England, Music Hubs support schools with curriculum music, instrumental tuition, ensembles, progression opportunities and inclusive music making.

Music Hubs typically provide:

Whole-class instrumental and vocal programmes
Instrumental and vocal tuition
School music curriculum support
Ensembles, choirs and orchestras
CPD for teachers and music leaders
Support for disadvantaged and SEND pupils
Progression routes into county, regional and national ensembles
Links with professional musicians and arts organisations

The vision of the Music Hub programme is that every child and young person should have the opportunity to sing, play an instrument, create music and progress their musical interests, both in and out of school.

We have nine Music Hubs in the North West

Lancashire Music Hub

Coverage: Lancashire

Tel: 01257 234450

Website: https://www.lancashiremusichub.co.uk

Provides instrumental teaching, ensembles, curriculum support and CPD for schools.

Resonate Music Hub

Coverage: Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, St Helens, Wirral and Halton)

Tel: 0151 235 1640

Website: https://www.resonatemusichub.org

Delivers school music programmes, progression pathways and regional ensembles.

Love Music Trust

Coverage: Cheshire East

Tel: 01270 766214

Website: https://www.lovemusictrust.com

Supports schools through curriculum enrichment, instrumental tuition and performance opportunities.

Accent Music Education Hub

Coverage: Warrington

Tel: 01925 442097

Website: https://www.accentmusichub.org

Provides music education services, CPD and opportunities for young musicians.

Blackburn with Darwen Music Hub

Coverage: Blackburn with Darwen

Tel: 01254 666444

Website: Local authority music service website

Supports whole-class instrumental teaching, ensembles and musical progression routes.

Blackpool Music Hub

Coverage: Blackpool

Tel: 01253 476767

Website: Blackpool Music Service website

Offers instrumental tuition, school support and youth music opportunities.

Bury Music Service

Coverage: Bury

Tel: 0161 796 9910

Website: Bury Music Service website

Provides curriculum support, instrumental lessons and ensembles.

Bolton Music Service

Coverage: Bolton

Tel: 01204 333533

Website: Bolton Music Service website

Supports music education across schools and community settings.

Cumbria Music Hub

Coverage: Cumberland and Westmorland & Furness

Tel: 01900 706085

Website: Cumbria Music Service website

Provides music opportunities for schools and young people throughout Cumbria.

Research Hub

Research Schools are school led centres, supported by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), that help teachers and school leaders access, understand and apply evidence-informed practice. They bridge the gap between educational research and classroom implementation, providing training, networks and school improvement support focused on improving outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.

We have five Research Hubs in the North West

Alexandra Park Research School

Location: Manchester

Website: https://researchschool.org.uk/alexandrapark

Coverage: Greater Manchester and surrounding areas.

Specialises in evidence-informed school improvement, implementation and professional development.

Blackpool Research School

Location: Blackpool

Website: https://researchschool.org.uk/blackpool

Coverage: Lancashire coastal communities and the wider North West.

Supports schools to engage with EEF guidance and evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning.

Lancashire Research School

Location: Lancashire

Website: https://researchschool.org.uk/lancashire

Coverage: Lancashire and the wider North West region.

Provides training, bespoke support and implementation programmes grounded in educational research.

Manchester Communication Research School

Location: Manchester Communication Academy, Manchester

Website: https://researchschool.org.uk/manchestercommunication

Coverage: Greater Manchester and North West schools.

Focuses on literacy, communication, language development and evidence-informed leadership.

Pinnacle Learning Research School

Location: Oldham

Website: https://researchschool.org.uk/pinnaclelearning

Coverage: Greater Manchester and the North West.

Supports schools through professional development, implementation training and access to EEF resources.

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