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Resource Type: 
etf
PID: 
etf:3341
Description: 

The project aimed to involve Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) more fully in the process of promoting a growth mindset and greater independence in the learning of Maths.

Taxonomy: 
Practitioner Research and Evidence Hub: 
Yes
Principal focus of the project: 

This project aimed to explore ways of improving the effectiveness of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) when working with learners to improve their confidence levels in Maths. 

What is this about and what were the main findings: 

From an internal survey, it was found that LSAs often lacked confidence with Maths, were excluded from schemes of work, and it became clear that more clarity was needed as to their specific role. Mentoring and modelling was used to develop LSAs, and the project reported that this had successfully led to a review of the organisation's use and support of them. Learner retention also appeared to have increased.

Number of learner participants: 
6-20
Number of staff participants: 
6-10
Number of organisation participants: 
1
Name(s) of authors: 

Develop

Name of associate programmes: 

OTLA 7

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