Education for 16-19 year olds Prospectus 2021 Find out more liverpoolmathsschool.org E: [email protected] // 1 Contents Our mission 2 Headteacher’s Why choose our Maths School? 4 welcome Why Maths Schools? 10 Sixth Form life at the The University of Liverpool Maths School welcomed its first University of Liverpool students in September 2020 and is already an inspiring school Damian Haigh Maths School 14 in which to study and teach. Our staff feel privileged to work Headteacher Your study programme 18 with a student body made up of interesting, talented and highly I know how fortunate I am to be the headteacher of In this school they can be the teachers and carers They learn to think and talk in rigorous, mathematical Course information 20 committed young people. The students reciprocate by taking this very special school. It is a delight every day to they want to be – working hard with great students ways. They quickly start to enjoy this and to support see talented and hardworking students thriving and but not stressed and not distracted by poor behaviour. each other’s learning as part of the process. great pride in their school, by expressing gratitude for the never having to hide their enthusiasm for abstract Future professionals 22 We provide inspiration and expert support to provide An education at the University of Liverpool Maths understanding. As a maths teacher I have often excellent teaching and pastoral care and, above all, by the right kind of challenge and inspiration for our School is certainly challenging, but our students will thought that the brightest and most committed Entry requirements 25 students: to prepare them properly for places on also tell you that it’s deeply rewarding, huge fun and students get the worst deal in school, being put in working hard and learning rapidly. challenging degree courses and to teach them utterly transformative. You can hear what they have a large top set and often not given the individual much more than just the content of the A-Level to say on our YouTube channel, and we’d love to Enrichment opportunities 26 attention and challenge that they need. We are specifications. welcome you to a tour of our school building as As a school we are united by our enjoyment of Our students benefit from an ethos that blends very fortunate in this school in being given the well – more details are on our website. Application Process 28 reasoning and by our strong sense of belonging to high expectations and hard work with informal, opportunity to provide that bespoke support for our We don’t teach students to pass examinations here: this special place. This is all the more remarkable supportive relationships and a great deal of fun. students. I am doubly fortunate in that I also get the we teach them to understand the subjects to the Where do our Students given that, at the time of writing, we have worked opportunity to work with some of the best staff I have point where the examination becomes a formality. If you share our sense of adventure around come from 30 together for less than two months. ever met. They are a special mix of cleverness and As soon as our students join us, they start work on a learning, aspire to be challenged to think professionalism, but above all they are great fun variety of challenging problems and research tasks. We believe that young people with a flair for mathematically, and are willing to put in the Location and Travel 31 to be with. mathematical and scientific thinking are precious effort required to achieve success then and should be nurtured with great care by we’d like to meet you. enthusiastic, clever staff members. 2// Find out more liverpoolmathsschool.org E: [email protected] // 3 Our mission We exist to enable children with a strong interest and high potential in the mathematical sciences to achieve global impact. We prepare them thoroughly and comprehensively for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) degrees and significant roles both within local communities and the global community of STEM. Our students will be equipped to become tomorrow’s industrial and academic researchers, innovators who will address the world’s greatest challenges, teachers who will inspire the next generation, wealth creators, entrepreneurs and problem solvers. Our mission goes beyond just our students. We aim to support and nurture students across the Liverpool City Region with our outreach programme to ensure all can succeed in the mathematical sciences. We will support students, teachers and schools in the delivery of mathematics. 4// Find out more liverpoolmathsschool.org E: [email protected] // 5 Why choose our Maths School? 1 2 3 4 5 6 Think Maths Think Solutions Prove Yourself University Feel Challenging Immersive Curriculum I decided to study at the maths You have fantastic teachers who It is so easy to make friends as The school feels more like a and Enriching With No Fee school because I loved the are always happy to help with everyone has similar interests. university than Sixth form because I wanted to be surrounded by The environment is perfect and idea of being in a school full your work, or discuss topics far I am loving being challenged it provides us with the knowledge people who are like minded and what I’ve always dreamed to be of like minded people who will beyond the reaches of A-Level. and the fact that the school we need whilst also developing constantly strive to be better. a part of. When I saw ULMaS challenge each other and work You’re given everything you need goes beyond the curriculum increasing levels of independence. I wanted to be in a learning opening for September 2020 together to create a healthy to succeed, and a bunch of extra to prepare you for university This closes the gap between sixth environment that showed I immediately wanted to apply! environment. opportunities on top of that! during the Aspiring form and university so when me how to exceed my own This a perfect school for anyone Drew, Year 12 Zoe, Year 12 Mathematician Programme we leave we are prepared and expectations. who wants to study Maths, previously from Merchant Taylors’ Girl’s School previously from The Oldershaw Academy (AMP) lessons. have an advantage over others. Nick, Year 12 Physics and Computer Science. previously from Wade Deacon High School By becoming an expert in the mathematical Problem solving is not only satisfying but Hannah, Year 12 Using teacher’s first names helps Aiden, Year 12 sciences you can access highly paid, makes graduates highly employable. previously from Archbishop Blanch School underline this difference to schools. By getting the level of challenge right we previously from St Edmund Arrowsmith stimulating careers that benefit human We develop the skills to find solutions Catholic High School Our students are in a place with others Cameron, Year 12, enable students to develop quickly, make society. It is also great fun to learn and develop independent thinking and who share their passions. The community previously from Holy Family Catholic High School important connections between related ideas Our teachers have a strong sense of privilege mathematics at a high level: mathematics analytical skills. Developing mathematical feeling is supportive and students are able and feel fully immersed in their learning. in working with committed and talented is full of intrigue, creativity and satisfying and scientific thinking is about much more to be themselves, try new experiences and We are on campus and have links to University Students work hard but enjoy their work students. As all students study the same challenges. than getting high marks in exams: discussion, immerse themselves fully in their subjects. of Liverpool departments and facilities. The because of their strong sense of growing subjects we can ensure the curriculum reflection, clarification and questioning are feel of the building itself is very university like, mastery. structure enhances their experience and all crucial parts of the process. in both the classrooms and the communal brings depth to their learning. In spite of the areas. The mutual respect between staff and small class sizes and personalised approach, students, all on first name terms, helps students there are no charges to study at our school. to develop maturity and independence in their approach to study. 6// Find out more liverpoolmathsschool.org E: [email protected] // 7 Developing potential Our students Wide scope of learning opportunity Academic experts Ethos I think the Maths School is the We develop mathematical and scientific potential The Maths School is for students from Merseyside Our formal, examined curriculum is firmly scientific We provide a suitably challenging and enriching We provide an exceptional learning experience best place for me to achieve wherever it is found, and remove the barriers that and the North West who love problem solving and but the curriculum we deliver goes far beyond this. A-Level curriculum, structured to complement and that inspires our students to become outstanding well because of the Aspiring could prevent students from achieving highly. analytical thinking and don’t need a disciplinarian Our broader curriculum inspires and cultivates enrich the other subjects, taught by academic mathematical scientists with a well-developed We believe in equality of access. approach in order to be motivated. Our students a love of the arts and the humanities. As young experts which enables our students to access the moral purpose and an appreciation of their role in Mathematician Programme and thrive in a family environment where high people who will grow into influential adults, we most demanding and exclusive degree courses making the world a better place.