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The NCETM supports the professional development of all teachers of mathematics in England, including through its coordination of the Maths Hubs Programme. https://www.ncetm.org.uk/
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📚 From ECTs to heads of department – Maths Hubs CPD is built to support every stage of your teaching journey.
📈 Get involved in 2025/26 and discover fully-funded CPD that actually sticks.
📘 New 2025/26 catalogue out now!

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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
February 13, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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...
February 13, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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February 12, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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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

#MathsConference
February 11, 2026 at 12:01 PM
🤕 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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#MixedAgeMaths #PrimaryMaths
February 6, 2026 at 3:10 PM
💬"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.
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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February 4, 2026 at 11:50 AM
🎉 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.👏
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
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January 30, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Available via all Maths Hubs in England - more info at www.ncetm.org.uk/maths-hubs-p... - application window closes on 23 April 2026
January 29, 2026 at 3:43 PM
🤔 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.
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.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Available via all Maths Hubs in England - more info at www.ncetm.org.uk/maths-hubs-p... - application window closes on 23 April 2026
January 28, 2026 at 9:21 AM
❤️ 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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January 22, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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 👇
January 19, 2026 at 3:24 PM
⏱️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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Secondary Mastery Professional Development
Materials that will assist you in your professional development and support you in teaching for mastery with confidence
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January 16, 2026 at 9:35 AM
😌 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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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
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January 15, 2026 at 1:35 PM
⏳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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Checkpoints
Information about diagnostic maths activities to help teachers assess understanding and lay foundations for KS3
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January 12, 2026 at 10:15 AM
🫩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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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
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January 9, 2026 at 3:12 PM
✍️ 'Twas the lead-up to Christmas...🎄
December 16, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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
December 16, 2025 at 1:15 PM
🎈 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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December 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🎉 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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Plashet School recognised with PTI Bernice McCabe Award
Maths department wins award dedicated to celebrating the transformative power of inspiring subject teaching
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December 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
🧠 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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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
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December 2, 2025 at 3:29 PM
🎉 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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The Five Big Ideas at Secondary – Variation
What do we mean by variation in the secondary classroom?
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December 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM
🤝 Great to be at @abacusnw.bsky.social's Secondary Teaching for Mastery Conference last week! Full of collaboration, live lessons, thoughtful reflection plus inspiring ideas from @tomrocksmaths.bsky.social

📍 Interested in events like this? Contact your local hub
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November 28, 2025 at 3:40 PM
New Secondary Round-up: hear from current Mastery Specialists, explore Variation, read Charlie Stripp's and @janehawkins.bsky.social blog post on oracy, inclusion and inspection, and learn how one trust is strengthening maths leadership by working with Maths Hubs mailchi.mp/ncetm/second...
November 28, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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From 1st December we become the Association for Mathematics in Education (AMiE).

This account will no longer be used.

Please follow: @amiemathematics.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 11:18 AM