🎬️ Years 5-8 Continuity Work Group in action! It’s great to see colleagues from across KS2 and KS3 collaborating on mathematical tasks, sharing expertise, and reflecting together on the activity and the learning it generates. Today’s focus involves using Cuisenaire rods to support understanding.

We've received some great feedback following our latest Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics - Primary teachers sessions. It's great to hear how much participants are benefiting from the sessions so far. ⭐ #FeedbackFriday

Today is NSPCC Number Day 2026! 🔢 Are you Dressing up for Digits, or taking part in maths games and activities? We would love to hear how your school is having fun with maths today - tell us in the comments below 👇🔢 @nspcc.bsky.social buff.ly/KMYTZOt

Interested in becoming a Secondary Mastery Specialist? 📖 Hear how this programme develops teaching expertise, strengthens departments and supports coherent maths practice across schools and trusts. 👇 Applications are now open! 👉 buff.ly/Eh1RiVQ @ncetm.bsky.social #EduSky

Secondary schools - Join us, we would love to work with you! 🙂 #mathsCPD #EduSky

Yesterday, we were delighted to welcome secondary teaching assistants to the first of four sessions designed to develop their subject knowledge and practice in mathematics. It was great to see how eager they were to learn, share and do lots of maths! ⭐

Interested in becoming a Primary Mastery Specialist? In this @ncetm.bsky.social Spotlight, Jodie Hill explains what it's like to take part in the programme. Applications for 2026/27 are now open! For more info on how to apply, visit our website www.nmmathshub.co.uk www.ncetm.org.uk/features/spo...

🚀 Supporting High Prior-Attaining Students from Disadvantaged Backgrounds The AMSP in partnership with the Maths Hubs, will be holding one-day workshops focusing on research-led strategies and practical interventions to support high-potential students. 👉Find out more & register: buff.ly/gRdeerK

Mastery Specialists meet regularly to strengthen their expertise to better support the schools we work with. During our latest LLME day, our specialists across all phases collaborated on an S-plan for teaching ratio. Collaborative planning like this is powerful CPD we model across our projects.

Our LLME day with @nmmathshub.bsky.social was partially spent thinking about ratio and S planning. What's the same and different about the representations using @ncetm.bsky.social and @oaknational.bsky.social ?

📣 Secondary maths teachers and leaders, the start dates for Secondary Teaching for Mastery Work Groups have been updated: Focus A -Developing Mathematical Thinking - starts 24th Feb 26 Focus C -Deepening understanding of Teaching for Mastery Principles - starts 26th Feb 26 Join us 👉 buff.ly/TnMs9jd

📣 Regional ITT Providers Community Join Charlie Stripp MBE (NCETM Director & MEI CEO) and Liz Lambert (Deputy Director for Primary) to discuss the state of maths teaching in England, along with future priorities. 🗓️ Wed 4 Feb | 4.00–5.15pm 👥 For ITT professionals 🔗 Register here buff.ly/lAhMICb

Interested in the 2026/27 Professional Development Opportunities, but wondering if they are right for you? Here, Andrea Turkmen, a Local Leader of Maths Education (LLME) for the North Mids Maths Hub, describes the positive impact becoming an LLME has had on her. Explore the roles 👉 buff.ly/hDSD3ei

📣Secondary teaching assistants - don't miss out on the opportunity to join this year's specialist knowledge for teaching maths programme, starting 29th Jan! ✔️Improve subject and pedagogical knowledge ✔️Develop understanding on how to adapt resources ✔️Fully funded! Join us 👉https://buff.ly/UslqmqY

Applications are now open for the 2026/7 Leadership Development Opportunities, but are you wondering whether these programmes are right for you or your school? The below article might help! Head to our website for information on how to apply 👉 www.nmmathshub.co.uk buff.ly/jAXqGFU

⏰Core Maths teachers - this is your last chance to join this year's Developing Core Maths Pedagogy Work Group. The first session is tomorrow, Thurs 15th at 14:00! All sessions are fully-funded and held online. Join us 👉 buff.ly/MBfjPSW

Ready for a new challenge? Applications are now open for the 2026/27 Professional Development Leadership Opportunities! Explore the roles and find out how to apply on our website. 👉 buff.ly/hDSD3ei

🫩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 👏 #Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat

📣 Ready to transform maths teaching in your secondary school? Join a Secondary Teaching for Mastery Work Group this academic year! For further info and to apply 👉 buff.ly/PGDM81x

Don't forget to join our free online sessions focusing on SEND support in mainstream classrooms 👇 🗓️First session: Mon 12th Jan at 15:00. For more info and to join 👉https://buff.ly/51g8ciO #MathsCPD #EduSky

Welcome back! We’re excited to kick off the Spring Term (despite the snow!) and have lots of exciting things coming up so watch this space! There's still time to join our Work Groups starting Jan and Feb, feel free to get in touch or check out our website for more info. 👉 buff.ly/9ceDt1A

Thank you to everyone who has engaged with us this term. We are now closed for the festive break but will reopen on 5th Jan 2026. Our website is available for any info you may need or if you want to book onto any of our projects. 👉 buff.ly/4gFPCZ0 Wishing you all a joyful and relaxing break!

Looking to better support your SEND learners? Join our free online sessions: 📅 12 Jan | 15:00 – Supporting learners with developmental dyscalculia (Dr Alison Roulstone) 📅 19 Jan | 15:30 – The graduated approach (Janet Goring) For more info and to join 👉 buff.ly/ztU24xF

📣 Calling all secondary teaching assistants - there's still time to join us! 👉 buff.ly/CXzIoFH

✍️ 'Twas the lead-up to Christmas...🎄

✨ Festive vibes in the Maths Hub today! We all came together to enjoy our festive lunch and now it’s time to put your knowledge to the test. Try our festive maths trivia and see how you do! Answers in the comments below 👇 ⛄

🎈 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 #Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat

Have you browsed our latest newsletter yet? 👉 buff.ly/GS5Iyjg 👉 buff.ly/MljlIit (PDF)

📣 Calling all secondary schools in #Staffordshire, #StokeonTrent and #Walsall - there's still time to join a fully-funded Teaching for Mastery Work Group this academic year, starting Jan/Feb 26! Click this link to join us and choose your preferred focus area: 👉 buff.ly/yH6p2Ti #UKMathsChat

📢 Secondary Mastery Specialist Programme applications will be opening soon! Register your interest to be the first to hear when applications go live. 👉 buff.ly/k1SUzpt Want to know more about how this programme could benefit you and your school? This interview explains all 👇

With less than two weeks remaining in the autumn term, we wanted to share a little positive festive cheer. We’re delighted to begin with some wonderful feedback from a recent participant in our Primary Teaching for Mastery Work Group.👇 #mathsCPD #TeachingforMastery #EduSky

We are delighted to share with you the North Mids Maths Hub Autumn newsletter. It’s not too late to join the fully funded CPD that we have on offer, so please take a look and click the links to apply, or get in touch or further info. Happy reading! 📰 👉 buff.ly/GS5Iyjg 👉 buff.ly/MljlIit (PDF)

Are you a secondary or post-16 teacher looking to better support your students aiming for an L2 qualification in maths? ⏰ This is the final call for participants looking to join the below Work Group, starting 9th December at Stafford College. For more information and to apply 👉 buff.ly/4wSNAJE

The GCHQ Christmas Challenge returns on the 10th Dec and registration is now open! The Challenge encourages pupils aged 11-18 to think creatively, work together and discover the skills they might need to become a spy. See the GCHQ website for more information: 👉 buff.ly/2m2S9Qt

Session 1 of @ncetm.bsky.social #Y5to8continuity for @nmmathshub.bsky.social - what great conversations around language, representations and repetition in KS2 and 3. The Elf on the Shelf also visited 😀

Don't Miss Out! Are you a secondary teaching assistant looking to improve your specialist knowledge for teaching maths? Join this fully-funded programme to develop your mathematical subject knowledge and pedagogy. Starting January 2026! 👉 buff.ly/CXzIoFH

We've received some great feedback from our first sessions of the year across all Work Groups, Programmes and Communities - thank you ⭐ There's still time to join us - we have places available on some projects starting next year. Get in touch 👇 ✉️ [email protected] www.nmmathshub.co.uk

Our November newsletter is out: read how oracy can support equity and inclusion in maths, discover more about local leaders of mathematics education and their work, plus upcoming professional development leadership programmes for 2026/27, and more mailchi.mp/ncetm/newsle...

📢 Calling all Core Maths teachers! Time is running out to join this fully funded Work Group to deepen your knowledge and improve your teaching approaches. Starting 10th December - there are six, three hour sessions across the year and all are held online! Join us 👉 buff.ly/MBfjPSW #Edusky

It was exciting to launch our newly redesigned, more locality-based Teaching for Mastery Work Groups this week! In our first session, maths leaders worked together to analyse pupils’ learning behaviours and plan sustainable improvements for all learners. ⭐ #EduSky #MathsCPD

Post-16 providers - don't miss out on the opportunity to join one of our fully funded Work Groups this year! ⭐ Developing A Level Pedagogy ⭐ Developing Core Maths Pedagogy - ONLINE Work Group ⭐ Supporting Students to Achieve a L2 Qualification 👉 buff.ly/JiFvZ7I

Do you teach and/or have responsibility for Years 5–8? Join our fully-funded Work Group to strengthen KS2→KS3 transition. Work with cross-phase colleagues, see tasks in real classrooms, and deepen curriculum understanding. Dates (North & South groups) start 3rd Dec 2025. More info 👉 buff.ly/inDCnEa

Last week, we welcomed twenty teaching assistants from across the north of our Hub area to the first of four sessions designed to develop their subject knowledge and practice in mathematics. It was great to see how eager they were to learn, share and do lots of maths!⭐ #EduSky #mathsCPD

We are delighted to share this article, showing how the Mastering Number Programme is helping children with complex learning needs in our area to build confidence and fluency in maths, through structure, routine and clarity. ⭐🔢

Our new Primary Round-up is out: discover how oracy drives equity and inclusion, read about the local leaders of maths education transforming classrooms, and fluency with Debbie Morgan mailchi.mp/ncetm/primar...

Secondary schools, don't miss out! There's still time to apply for a place on our fully-funded Secondary Teaching for Mastery Work Group 2025/26! Choose the focus that would benefit you the most! For further info and to apply ▶️ buff.ly/JY6IJ7l

We loved hearing this feedback from last year’s Developing A Level Pedagogy Work Group cohort 💬 If you’re inspired too, why not join us this year? 📅 First session: 20th Jan 2026 📍 Painsley Sixth Form College 👉 Find out more & apply: buff.ly/awjAXIB

💡 Last week, lead teachers from Yr 4 and Yr 5 met for the first time to share their initial experiences of implementing Mastering Number at KS2. Feedback was positive! As well as analysing live sessions, participants engaged in tasks to support their practice and deepen their subject knowledge. 👏

Are you an experienced teacher of Core Maths? Join this fully-funded, online Work Group to deepen your knowledge and improve your teaching approaches. Starting 10th December! For further information and to apply 👉 buff.ly/MBfjPSW #EduSky #MathsCPD

🌱Sustained school improvement comes from a long-term relationship with your local Maths Hub. Don't believe us? Hear what headteacher Sarah Smith has to say about the experience in her school 👏