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Becoming a Problem-Solving School

Our Problem-Solving Schools initiative supports teachers wanting to embed problem solving in their curriculum at a departmental or school level, using our Problem-Solving Schools Charter as a framework.

Who is eligible?

The Problem-Solving Schools network is free to join and is open to all schools. The resources, support and guidance cover both primary and secondary mathematics.

How to join the Problem-Solving Schools initiative

The first step to registering as a Problem-Solving School is to create your school's account. You will be invited to provide key details about your school, and then asked to set a password. 

Register as a Problem-Solving School

The next step is to undertake an initial self-evaluation of your provision, in collaboration with colleagues in your school/department. The Charter self-evaluation tool will help you identify your current areas of strength, and area(s) for development. 

Download Charter self-evaluation tool

What happens next?

Once you have set up your account, you will be able to log onto the Problem-Solving Schools Hub. This is where you will be able to upload the results of your initial self-evaluation.

Your initial review will give you a reference point to help you assess your school’s future progress and achievements, as you continue developing your problem-solving provision.

On the Hub, you will also be able to:

  • access and update all your information
  • view your previous self-evaluation(s) and chosen area(s) for development
  • monitor progress from one self-evaluation to the next
  • keep a record of discussions and decisions made with colleagues
  • easily access our problem-solving resources and announcements
  • download a Problem-Solving Schools badge to display on letterheads and webpages

You will receive our regular NRICH newsletter alongside specific Problem-Solving Schools updates.

Questions

If you have any questions or comments about our Problem-Solving Schools initiative, please email enquiries.nrich@maths.org