This webinar is suitable for Maths teachers, leaders, tutors, early careers teachers, homeschooling parents or long-term magicians: KS1 and KS2 maths. In this webinar, Dr Alison Borthwick - International Education & Mathematics Adviser, will share the use of manipulatives and how to use Numicon effectively in your lessons.

Alison is a mathematics adviser, lecturer, researcher, qualified teacher, author and learner. Her career has spanned primary, secondary, HEI and advisory roles. She is chair of the primary ATM and MA group, a member of the primary contact group for ACME, and a member of the Early Childhood Mathematics Group. She is also a STEM ambassador and a governor.

Alison has written several books and articles, including her most recent publications: The Trainer Toolkit (2020) and Reasons to Reason across Primary Maths and Science (2018). She also writes for UK and international journals and has presented papers around the world. Alison is passionate about making mathematics accessible, stimulating and enjoyable for all.

Study time: 45 mins