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⏱️ Just 60-seconds to get up to speed! Dr Vivien Townsend shares stats from across the Maths Hubs Programme with the latest data from the last academic year.

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🥳 'We will often hear a cheer or an excited, ‘Yes!’ when staff say it is time to do our Mastering Number sessions'

Find out why pupils are so enthusiastic about Mastering Number at KS2 in our new feature. Visit our website's News & Features page to read the whole article 🔎

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🎙 Bring STEM subjects to life for your pupils! In a new episode, we speak to STEM Ambassador Garry Packer about the free STEM Ambassadors programme from @stemlearning.bsky.social which helps pupils see how STEM links to real jobs and future careers. 🎧 Listen on your podcast app or bit.ly/4rgNKeQ

Our February newsletter is out: 2026/27 CPD leadership programmes - including FE Mastery Specialists - are now open. Discover new primary and secondary articles and resources, the newly-published Maths Hubs Annual Report, and more mailchi.mp/ncetm/newsle...

@yrmathshub.bsky.social Summer Conference 2026!

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MEI Conference 2026 Keynote Speaker Charlie Stripp

Exciting #MEIConf26 news! Charlie Stripp, CEO of MEI, joins us as a keynote speaker.

We look forward to hearing about his efforts with the NCETM Maths Hubs Programme and recent work to improve maths education.

📍 Keele University on 2–3 July

Explore sessions: buff.ly/YNnRpWv

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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

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🤕 Mixed-age classes giving you a maths teaching headache?

Read our new feature to learn how one small primary school has tackled the challenge - with fantastic results!

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Our new feature explores practical approaches to teaching and continuous provision. Search 'mixed-age mastery' on our website to read more 🔎

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.

Two NCETM Directors recognised as Fellows of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences Sue Madgwick, Deputy Director at the NCETM, and Emma Bell, Director for Post-16 GCSE and Functional Skills Qualifications (FSQ) are among the first cohort of Fellows

🎉 Huge congratulations to @suemadgwick.bsky.social and Emma Bell from the NCETM on being among the first 100 cohort of Fellows of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences.

This recognition reflects their sustained leadership and contribution to maths education and broader mathematical sciences.👏

Available via all Maths Hubs in England - more info at www.ncetm.org.uk/maths-hubs-p... - application window closes on 23 April 2026

Spotlight on LLMEs – Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics Programme: Early Career Teachers Linda Lavagna-Slater shares her experience leading this PD programme, designed to support teachers in the first two years of their teaching careers.

🤔 Thinking about what’s next in your teaching career?

Linda Lavagna-Slater shares how becoming an LLME for her local Maths Hub helped her grow as a leader and support other teachers. A perfect read if you’re curious about developing beyond your classroom.

Available via all Maths Hubs in England - more info at www.ncetm.org.uk/maths-hubs-p... - application window closes on 23 April 2026

❤️ Being an LLME is a rewarding way to boost your career and stay where you love - in the maths classroom. Of course WE would say that 🤷‍♀️

But we asked some real life LLMEs and they said the same! Check out our Spotlights to learn more 🔦
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💻 Applications for LLME training are open. Apply NOW - don't miss out!

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Expand your network:

👥 Meet colleagues during the training
🔁 Share your new knowledge with your department
🚀 Lead maths CPD locally and regionally

🥱 Bit bored after teaching the same topic for years?
🔥 Reignite your passion for teaching maths with new takeaways you can try straight away

🫸💥🫷 Be part of a national community of like-minded, passionate maths teachers. You'll stay in touch for years, we guarantee!

Ready to take the next step in your career as a maths teacher? Leading doesn't mean leaving the classroom!

Find out why becoming an LLME is the right call for you in 2026 👇

⏱️Looking for a quick-win this January?

Our Secondary Mastery PD materials unpack the maths curriculum into themes, core concepts and key ideas – useful for a quick subject knowledge refresher or using in a departmental meeting 👏
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Exemplification of ready-to-progress criteria 79 PowerPoints, each one focusing on one of the ready-to-progress criteria in the new DfE maths guidance for KS1 and KS2

😌 Need something easy to pick up and go?
Our ready-to-progress slides support review, practice and consolidation across KS1 and KS2 – great for small groups or revisiting key learning (without the extra workload) 👏
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Checkpoints Information about diagnostic maths activities to help teachers assess understanding and lay foundations for KS3

⏳If time is tight, Checkpoints offer a quick way to unpick KS3 students’ understanding.

They’re accessible diagnostic maths activities with built-in guidance, helping you identify gaps and misconceptions (without extra planning or prep!) 🤩
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Make sense of the Curriculum Prioritisation materials Ever wondered where to begin with the Primary CP materials? This step-by-step guide will take you from website download to classroom activity

🫩Finding January a bit of a slog? Our Curriculum Prioritisation materials are here to help!
This feature walks you through what they are, where to start and how to use them 👏
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✍️ 'Twas the lead-up to Christmas...🎄

Our December newsletter is out: find out about 2026/27 professional development leadership opportunities you can now apply for, educational research trials, awards and more! https://mailchi.mp/ncetm/newsletter-december-2025

🎈 The last video in our Five Big Ideas at Secondary series is here!

The NCETM's, @learningmaths.bsky.social, explains how variation helps students notice structure and think deeply.

🎥 Watch the clip then explore the full video and feature on our website

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Plashet School recognised with PTI Bernice McCabe Award Maths department wins award dedicated to celebrating the transformative power of inspiring subject teaching

🎉 Congratulations to Plashet School
Their hard work, supported by their local Maths Hub, has been recognised with the PTI Bernice McCabe Award 2025/26!💡Inspiring work shaping confident young mathematicians

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Building maths leadership through trust and Maths Hub collaboration We explore how leaders in a large trust work with their local Maths Hubs to strengthen maths teaching and improve outcomes for teachers and pupils

🧠 How do MATs work with Maths Hubs?
🤝 The Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - which has 28 schools - shows how trust and hub partnerships can improve maths for large numbers of teachers and pupils
🔗 A quick read with big insights
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The Five Big Ideas at Secondary – Variation What do we mean by variation in the secondary classroom?

🎉 The final feature in our Five Big Ideas at Secondary series is live!
🪂 Dive into variation with @learningmaths.bsky.social - how small, intentional changes help students notice mathematical structure and think deeply

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