Abacus NW Maths Hub

Happy February half term! ❄️
Hope everyone gets a chance to rest, recharge and enjoy a well-earned break—whatever that looks like for you. See you soon!

🎥 Meet Jess, one of our Primary Mastery Specialists, talking all things maths and her journey with Abacus NW Maths Hub.

Want to know more about becoming a Primary or Secondary Mastery Specialist?
👉 www.abacusnwmathshub.co.uk/leadership

#TeachingForMastery #DfEFunded #MathsHub

Mixed-age mastery in Early Years and Key Stage 1 One small rural coastal primary shares a practical approach to mixed-age maths using flexible teaching and continuous provision

💬"We’ve been really clear with staff that maths doesn’t have to look the same every day. There might not be lots of writing in books, and that’s fine."

Discover how one school has changed its approach to teaching maths in mixed-age classes - and the positive impact on pupils.

Great to bring our Primary Mastery Specialists together in Manchester on Friday ✨

Brilliant conversations, shared expertise, and plenty of collaboration — with the wonderful Debbie Morgan joining us too. Proud to be part of the Abacus NW Maths Hub community.

#PrimaryMaths #TeachingForMastery

💫 Aspiring Mastery Specialists (primary and secondary), PD Leads and School Development Leads - don't miss out on applying for these programmes! The deadline for applications is 23 April ⌛
Find out more and apply now: www.abacusnwmathshub.co.uk/leadership

Our January newsletter goes out tomorrow ✉️
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Happy New Year! 🎉
We’re starting the year with big news — applications are now open for the following DfE-funded CPD programmes.
These opportunities support teachers to develop expertise in teaching for mastery and in the leadership of professional development.
Find out more:
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✨ Secondary TAs — level up your KS3 maths support!
Abacus NW Maths Hub is offering a free 4-day SKTM programme to build subject knowledge and sharpen teaching strategies.

Learn more & sign up:
www.abacusnwmathshub.co.uk/specialist-k...

#MathsHub #SKTM #CPD #Education

Huge thank you to our amazing secondary schools for a fantastic Wednesday conference! ⭐️
Two brilliant live lessons and an inspiring guest session from Tom Rocks Maths.

We’re so lucky to have such a strong secondary community — let’s keep it going! 🙌💙

#SecondaryEducation

📣 Secondary Teaching Assistants — we still have spaces on our Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics programme!

Boost your maths knowledge and teaching skills to better support pupils’ learning. ✨

Sign up 👉 buff.ly/Eg5UEKs

📚 Primary teachers — great news!

We still have spaces on our Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics (Primary Teachers) programme.

It’s a fantastic way to deepen your maths knowledge and help pupils think mathematically and use precise language. ✨

👉 Sign up here: buff.ly/UWX65Xy

🌟 Early Years teachers — don’t miss this!

We still have places on our Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics (Early Years Teachers) programme.

This programme helps you expand your teaching approaches to engage young learners and support their mathematical development. 💡

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📣 Calling all secondary schools in the Abacus area! We're excited to invite you to our upcoming Secondary School Conference hosted at LUSoM. For full details, please see the flyer attached or sign up via this link buff.ly/j0MYKQg

We’ve got spots open on our Primary Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics programmes! 📚These programmes are designed to support you in your professional development as a teacher and best of all, they’re free to attend! 🎉 Sign up via our website - buff.ly/BRdOpHn

Are you a primary teaching assistant? Would you like to develop your specialist knowledge for teaching maths? Then this programme is for you! 🎉🚀
Sign up here - www.abacusnwmathshub.co.uk/sktm-primary...

Are you a teacher looking to benefit from free development programmes? 📚

The Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics (SKTM) programme might be the programme for you! 🌟

Click here for more information🔗 www.abacusnwmathshub.co.uk/cpd

This fully funded programme will strengthen teacher understanding and confidence in multiplicative reasoning and fluency for Year 7 pupils. To join please sign up via the link below -
www.abacusnwmathshub.co.uk/exploring-pr...

This opportunity is for teachers working with those Year 7 students who have not met age-related expectations in maths. If you are interested, please register through the link - buff.ly/0TeOiZM.

Join the Securing Foundations at Year 7 Work Groups – a fully funded opportunity for Year 7 teachers to access expert-designed resources and professional development. Find out more below:
www.abacusnwmathshub.co.uk/securing-fou...

Do you teach Secondary maths but it was not your specialism? Then this programme is just for you - develop your Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Maths and build your confidence and understanding of core areas of mathematics. Sign up here:

www.abacusnwmathshub.co.uk/sktm-seconda...

Managing money starts in the maths classroom Discover our resources to help students develop financial literacy

Abacus NW Maths Hub is celebrating 'National Numeracy Day' today 🎉 by sharing a new article from the NCETM - 'managing money starts in the maths classroom'.
www.ncetm.org.uk/features/man...

A wonderful article highlighting the success of our recent open lessons showcased in Blackpool schools. buff.ly/GHqxj8r
Abacus NW is recruiting now for Mastering Number in Reception/KS1- EEF Trial buff.ly/b8S9FGM

Considering Mastering Number at Reception and KS1 for 2025/26? Please consider joining our fully funded EEF trial. Further details are available ncetm.org.uk/maths-hubs-p...

Abacus NW Maths Hub has been selected to take part in an independent evaluation, funded by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), of the Mastering Number at Reception and KS1 Programme for 2025/26.For further details and to sign up, click this link - www.abacusnwmathshub.co.uk/mastering-nu...

Interested in becoming a Post-16 Mastery Specialist?
Apply now > buff.ly/sLMsqPv
For further information contact hello@abacusnwmathshub.co.uk

Interested in becoming a Secondary Mastery Specialist?
Apply now> buff.ly/scqAIDg
For further information contact hello@abacusnwmathshub.co.uk

Thanks to St. Cuthbert's Catholic Academy, Blackpool, for brilliantly hosting another open lesson in Blackpool. Special thanks to the Year 4 children and all the staff. Your teaching and learning about ‘ten times as many’ was great to see.

Thanks to Boundary Primary School for brilliantly hosting the first of our 3 Maths Hubs Showcases in Blackpool. Special thanks to Year 3 children who took part in our live lesson. Your understanding of fractions was amazing.

Become a Primary or Secondary Mastery Specialist. Primary closing soon- 14 March 2025. Secondary has been extended to 28 April 2025. These are designed to develop teachers as experts in teaching for mastery and the leadership of professional development.

Find out more 👉 buff.ly/YNGqhWP

Meet Jess 👋 one of our Local Leaders of Maths Education (LLME), who talks about her journey with Abacus NW Maths Hub.

If you want to know more about becoming a Mastery Specialist at Primary, Secondary or Post-16, click this link 👉 https://buff.ly/42FjTmT