Alison Borthwick

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.

Mathematics CPD 2021 - 2022

Leadership in Mathematics Education

Primary Subject Leader Mathematics Consortium; EYFS Mathematics Consortium; Subject Leader Bespoke Support; Whole School Mathematics Review; Coaching.

Research in Mathematics Education

EYFS and Y1 Pattern Action Research Project; Maths Hub Work Groups.

Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics

45 minture CPD Sessions; Tailored INSET, staff meetings or twilights.

PD courses on Teaching Fractions, Multiplication Tables, Greater Depth, Counting to Calculating, using the Bar Model, Thinking and Reasoning, Solving Problems or Problem Solving... and more!

Strategic leader and developer of staff and consultants
Excellent communication skills
International f2f and online trainer and facilitator and adviser with experience in 22+ countries
Award winning keynote speaker

Enthusiastic, positive and inspirational teacher and leader
Researcher, writer, co-author, editor and reviewer of published books, journals and papers
Personable and approachable
Designing, planning and delivery of workshops