Children in care underperform compared to other non-looked after children. In 2016, 46% of LAC meet their attainment targets as compared with 73% of Non-LAC in KS1 nationwide. In KS2 and KS4, the gap is similar. We believe learning is by doing and must involve participation. For children to find mathematics relevant and be able to make meaning of their learning in mathematics through active participation and engagement which translates to raised attainment. Intervention must be early and teaching must be approached with a pedagogy that considers understands the aspirational challenges looked after children face and beginning with and building on their interests and passions, relating these to the subject. We use the latest educational learning tools, robotics and coding to engage the interest and participation in the children in mathematics.
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