Wishing you all a happy and restful half term break 🌿 Thank you for all of your participation and collaboration — we hope you enjoy a well-earned break and return refreshed for the final stretch of the academic year ✨

📣 The 2026/27 maths CPD catalogue is now live! Explore fully funded maths CPD opportunities across all phases and discover how you can get involved 👇 www.abacusnwmathshub.co.uk/get-involved #MathsHub #MathsCPD #TeachingForMastery

We’re overwhelmed by the incredible number of applications for our 2026/27 leadership programmes — thank you to everyone who applied 👏 Applications have closed for most programmes, but you can still apply for the FE Mastery Specialists Programme. 📅 Deadline extended to 25 June 🔗

A fantastic regional day at Cardinal Newman, with primary mastery specialists coming together to collaborate, reflect, and learn from one another. #Collaboration #ProfessionalLearning #PrimaryEducation #MathsMastery

⏰ Final call — applications close tomorrow! Don't miss out on applying for our fully funded leadership programmes, supporting teachers to develop expertise in teaching for mastery and the leadership of professional development. 🗓️ Apply by 5pm on 23 April 🔗 www.abacusnwmathshub.co.uk/leadership

Work across schools to improve maths? Become a School Development Lead 👇 🎥 Watch the video 🔗 www.abacusnwmathshub.co.uk/ncetm-sd-lead ⏳ 23 April application deadline #MathsHub #SchoolImprovement

Sunshine, seaside, and Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Maths: Early Years in Blackpool today ☀️📚 Looking forward to a day of connecting with colleagues who are passionate about Early Years education. Here’s a little preview… #EarlyYears #MathsHub #Blackpool

FE maths teachers 👇 Teach GCSE resit/Functional Skills? Don’t miss out on joining the Further Education Mastery Specialist Programme starting September 2026. 🔗 www.abacusnwmathshub.co.uk/further-educ... ⏳ Applications close 23 April

Lead maths CPD in any phase from Early Years to post-16? Become an accredited Professional Development Lead 👇 🎥 Watch the video 🔗 www.abacusnwmathshub.co.uk/ncetm-pd-lead ⏳ 23 April deadline #MathsHub #MathsCPD

👩‍🏫 Calling all secondary maths teachers – is this the year for you to become a Mastery Specialist? The deadline for applications is next Thursday 23 April, so don’t miss out! ⏳️ Find out more via the link below:

⏳ Deadline approaching! Primary teachers – ready to become a Mastery Specialist? ✔ Fully funded by the DfE ✔ Develop expertise ✔ Lead change in your school 📅 Apply by 23 April 🔗 www.abacusnwmathshub.co.uk/primary-mast... #MathsHub #PrimaryMaths #TeachingForMastery

⏰ Applications closing soon! There’s still time to apply for our DfE-funded leadership programmes, supporting teachers in all phases to develop expertise in teaching for mastery and leading professional development. 🗓️ Deadline: 5pm, 23 April Find out more: www.abacusnwmathshub.co.uk/leadership

As we head into the Easter break, a huge thank you to all the teachers, schools and participants who have been part of our work this term. 🌷 We hope you enjoy a well-deserved break and look forward to working with you again next term. 🐣

Great to have our community of local leaders of maths education together in one room today! A full day focused on equity, tackling systemic barriers, and strengthening our vision for maths teaching and leadership. Lots of thoughtful discussion and collaboration 👏 #LLME #MathsHub

One of our partner schools, Christ The King Catholic Academy in Blackpool, celebrated 100 days of Year 1! 💯🎉 The children dressed up as their 100‑year‑old selves 👵🧓 and took part in fun maths activities all about the number 100 🔢✨ What a lovely milestone!

📊 The Maths Hubs Programme Annual Report 2024/25 is now available. We’re proud to be one of the Maths Hubs contributing to this national programme supporting maths teaching across England. See the impact and reach of the programme in the latest report:

💻️ Apply now for our fully funded CPD programmes! These programmes support teachers and leaders across all phases to develop expertise in teaching for mastery and in leading high-quality professional development across schools. Find out more and apply here 👇️ bit.ly/4aZtdpF

A productive Strategic Board meeting today, reflecting on the impact of the Maths Hub’s programmes and planning next steps. Thanks to all board members for their insight and support. #MathsHub #TeachingForMastery #MathsCPD

📣 Calling all FE maths teachers! Apply now for the Further Education Mastery Specialists Programme starting Sep 2026. ➕ Develop mastery approaches. ➕ Strengthen students’ mathematical understanding. ➕ Lead professional development in your setting and beyond. Find out more 👇 tinyurl.com/mrympua9

Secondary maths teachers 👋 📈 Are you ready to lead impactful change in your department and beyond? Join the Secondary Mastery Specialists Programme – a DfE-funded professional development pathway packed with expert support. Applications are open 👇 www.abacusnwmathshub.co.uk/secondary-ma...

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

💬"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 ✉️ Join the mailing list today to get it: go.cardinalnewman.ac.uk/form/join-ou...

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: tinyurl.com/2p87tkw

✨ 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. 💡 👉 : buff.ly/Ko7yxrF

📣 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...

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 [email protected]

Interested in becoming a Secondary Mastery Specialist? Apply now> buff.ly/scqAIDg For further information contact [email protected]

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