Dave Godfrey’s training equips teachers to teach mathematics with deep understanding, clarity, enjoyment and creativity. His unique approach to mastery utilises the power of story, concrete resources, visualisation and media.

Dave has been working directly with us for the last 4 terms.  He has had a tremendous impact on the teaching of mathematics within our school.  His training has played a significant role in helping staff develop their own understanding of mathematics, which was a big issue for us.  He has helped to shape both the way we both plan and teach our mathematics to reflect the Mastery approach. Both children and staff love his clarity of his training and the creative way in which he presents mathematics, particularly how he uses his Number Fun story characters to engage children in deep conceptual, fun-filled, brain-friendly and enjoyable learning.  We heard about Dave from another school he’d worked with… I wholeheartedly recommend him to you.

Bev Burrows, Headteacher, St Elisabeth’s CE Primary, Stockport

I’ve known Dave for a long time.  He presents and opens up mathematical concepts in a uniquely creative and engaging way.  He helps children and teachers engage with and enjoy the subject, whilst helping them develop deep mathematical understanding.  My staff warmly welcome Dave whenever he comes to school and his training has helped equip us to teach mathematics effectively.

Jonathan Green, Headteacher, Archbishop of York Church of England Primary, York

Dave is an experienced trainer and an accredited PD Leader with the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM).

Dave has taught across the primary age-range and he brings his wealth of experience to bear in his dynamic training programme. Dave’s training aims to help raise standards by increasing teachers’ confidence and subject knowledge, and by giving them tools to be creative and to enjoy the subject! Each course comes packed with engaging ideas alongside the foundation of relevant theory. All Dave’s CPD events are presented in a relevant, engaging, fun-filled and interactive style. Dave has particular passions for the teaching of calculation and the use of the Singapore Bar Model Approach.

Dave would be delighted to provide bespoke training for your school or cluster, or to present on any of the following themes:

• • Mastery in Mathematics (incorporating aspects of the 2020 DfE & NCETM Mathematical Guidance)

  • Mastering the use of Models and Images (The C.P.A. Approach)

  • Bar Model – Mastering the use of the Singapore Bar Model Approach

  • Developing Early Mathematical Understanding

  • Number Fun – Using Story, Song and Video as Creative and Powerful Tools in Mathematics

  • Revitalising Mathematics

  • Number and Place Value

  • Learning Key Facts and Counting Skills

  • A Whole School Progression in Arithmetic and Written Calculation

  • Embedding Mental Calculation across the Primary School

  • Mastering Fractions through the use of Models and Images

  • A Creative Approach to Problem Solving

  • Reasoning and Talk Mathematics

  • Extending More Able Pupils

  • Embedding Mathematics across the Primary Curriculum

CPD events are available in during half-day, full-day or twilight sessions, in person or via webinar.

The sessions were carefully planned and delivered, running just like a series of outstanding maths classes with clear objectives, pace and variety. In addition, there was a high level of enjoyment, even for our “reluctant learners”. The style was interactive and there were games and music. it really was active learning by example. I can wholeheartedly recommend Dave and his training package which was carefully tailored to our needs and adjusted in a flexible way over the training days as he saw necessary.

J. Day, Headteacher, Escola Inter Escola Internacional del Camp, Tarragona, Spain

The staff at Rose Court are absolutely buzzing following your Inset. What an excellent day it was! The training day increased our Maths subject knowledge and greatly improved our confidence in teaching Maths using your very creative, fun-filled and engaging ideas. The staff reported that your training had been stimulating, inspiring, thought provoking, energizing and non-threatening.

Roz – Headteacher, Leeds

I can honestly say that your training has been the most interesting, fun and most importantly useful training I have ever received. I have been the Numeracy coordinator for 3 years at my school and I feel now that I have the tools and contacts to make a real difference to the Maths teaching and learning. Following on from your training, I have put into practice the use of a range of practical resources to embed a secure understanding of mathematical concepts. The biggest difference has been the introduction of Reasoning and Using and Applying activities in school. We have redesigned the way our maths lessons work to ensure reasoning remains a top priority and as a result, our Y2 and Y6 results have improved and we have seen a huge impact across the whole school during observations of maths lessons in the confidence of the children. I hope that these network meetings continue, and I look forward to attending your training day at Stallingborough Primary this term.

S. Ranshaw at The Humberston C of E Primary School, England