Successful Maths Teaching for Every Learner: Whole-Class Instruction, Responsive Checks, and Tiered Support

DATE:     Tuesday, 10th February 2026
TIME:      7pm to 8pm 
VENUE:  Online via Zoom

Target Audience: Primary and Post-Primary Teachers of Mathematics, SEN/ASN Teachers, and Maths Coordinators/Leaders

In every classroom, pupils begin from different starting points. The question is not whether we provide support, but how we do it without fragmenting the lesson or multiplying workload. This session offers a practical model for adaptive teaching that combines explicit instruction, scaffolded practice, and independent work, with frequent, low-effort checks for understanding to decide what happens next.

The session focuses on routines teachers can implement immediately, including hinge questions, live monitoring, and “tiered support” structures that allow some pupils to receive targeted help while others continue practising or deepening their thinking. It also explores how enrichment can be framed as deeper thinking rather than simply more questions.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Use a simple whole-class lesson structure that supports mixed attainment without fragmenting the lesson
• Design and use hinge questions and quick checks to diagnose understanding in real time
• Respond effectively when pupils struggle: when to re-teach, when to adjust scaffolds, and when to move on
• Implement “tiered support” so pupils get what they need while lesson flow is maintained
• Build meaningful challenge through depth prompts (not just faster/harder work)
• Leave with ready-to-use routines and examples that can be adapted to any topic

Bio of Presenter - Stuart Welsh, Director at ALTA Education

Stuart is an experienced educator, secondary mathematics specialist, and director at ALTA Education. He has led and supported maths teams in the UK and internationally, and is a sought-after presenter and keynote speaker. Stuart delivers high-quality professional learning to schools and groups of schools around the world. With a strong track record and a deep understanding of research-informed pedagogy, cognitive science, and leadership, he is passionate about improving education through collaboration and shared learning.