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NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · 9h

Thanks for your comment, Peter. Just to clarify, the NCETM isn’t a government agency. We’re funded by the DfE but led independently by Etio, with MEI as a key partner. We support teachers’ professional development through Maths Hubs, not as a membership body.

NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · 1d

📍 40 Maths Hubs cover the whole of England
Find your local hub and explore what’s on offer today 🔎
#Maths #EduSky #MathsHubs www.ncetm.org.uk/maths-hubs/f...

Find your hub

The 40 Maths Hubs cover all state-funded schools in England – find yours

www.ncetm.org.uk

NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · 1d

🚫 Myth: Maths Hubs dictate your curriculum
✅ Truth: Maths Hubs offer free development opportunities that enhance your existing teaching!

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NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · 1d

🚫 Myth: You have to become a member to engage in Maths Hub CPD
✅ Truth: Open to all state-funded schools & colleges - just connect and collaborate!

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NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · 1d

Think Maths Hubs are a scheme or a subscription? ❌ Think again!
A simple guide ⬇️
#Maths #EduSky #MathsHubs

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NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · 2d

🎉 We are delighted to have won the @teachertapp.bsky.social Gold Award!

Thank you teachers! Over 90% of TeacherTapp users polled recommend us 👏

🤩 We’re proud to support maths teaching & learning nationwide through the Maths Hubs Network!

#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat

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NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · 6d

October's Primary Round-up is out: new oracy framework, Ofsted maths insights, maths gender gap, FREE CPD for ECTs and more! mailchi.mp/ncetm/primar...

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NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · 6d

💬 'Purposeful talk and attentive listening help pupils test out ideas, refine their thinking and deepen their understanding' 💭

Our new Oracy in mathematics framework explores how oracy supports learning for all pupils.

Read more 👇
#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat

Oracy in mathematics – a new framework

Associate Director for Secondary, Jane Hawkins, shares a new framework for oracy in mathematics which presents the foundational principles of oracy in a teaching for mastery context

www.ncetm.org.uk

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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 7d

Are you a maths teacher or leader in an English school? 📐

We're running a short survey on how maths is taught, planned and adapted — and we’d love your insight.

🎁 Chance to win a £50 Amazon voucher!

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Please share with anyone in your network who fits the bill!

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NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · 10d

🗣️ Oracy is central to how pupils think, reason & connect ideas in maths.

Discover our new Oracy in mathematics framework & read @janehawkins.bsky.social blog post on why talk matters in EVERY classroom 👇
#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat

Oracy in mathematics – a new framework

Associate Director for Secondary, Jane Hawkins, shares a new framework for oracy in mathematics which presents the foundational principles of oracy in a teaching for mastery context

www.ncetm.org.uk

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NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · 13d

🔥 The showdown finale! Charlie vs KS3 maths questions!
🤔 Would your students have solved it the same way?

The tasks in these clips come from Developing Fluency with Multiplicative Reasoning at KS3 - get involved via your local Maths Hub (closing soon!)👉 bit.ly/4pYmySa

#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat

NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · 14d

😅 Helen isn’t letting Charlie off lightly in this KS3 maths task!
✨ It's part of Developing Fluency with Multiplicative Reasoning at KS3.

👉 Contact your local Maths Hub to find out how to join this CPD opportunity (closing soon!)

#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat

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NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · 16d

👀 Is he smarter than a KS3 maths student?

▶️ See what happens when our Director takes on a KS3 maths question!

The task is taken from Developing Fluency with Multiplicative Reasoning at KS3. Get involved via your local Maths Hub! 👉

#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat

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NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · 17d

ICYMI our September Secondary Round-up came out on Friday...

NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · 20d

September's Secondary Round-up: read about the impact of Securing Foundations at Year 7, watch Charlie Stripp tackle KS3 reasoning problems, explore the new Oracy in mathematics framework, there's support for Early Career Teachers, and more https://mailchi.mp/ncetm/secondary-round-up-september-2025

NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · 20d

September's Secondary Round-up: read about the impact of Securing Foundations at Year 7, watch Charlie Stripp tackle KS3 reasoning problems, explore the new Oracy in mathematics framework, there's support for Early Career Teachers, and more https://mailchi.mp/ncetm/secondary-round-up-september-2025

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NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · 20d

🤝Strong maths teaching connects past and future learning

📖Read the final guide in our Ofsted series to discover how Maths Hubs support schools to build coherent progression across phases

#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat

How to put the Ofsted maths report into practice

Key recommendations from the Ofsted report and suggestions for implementing them in your school

www.ncetm.org.uk

NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · 23d

💡How can we nurture deep understanding of maths across phases?

🤝 Our new Ofsted Explainer highlights the importance of coherence and transition – from primary through to post-16

📄 Discover more
#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat

How to put the Ofsted maths report into practice

Key recommendations from the Ofsted report and suggestions for implementing them in your school

www.ncetm.org.uk

NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · 24d

Our September Newsletter is out: last chance to join Securing Foundations at Year 7 in 2025/26, new Oracy in mathematics framework, new ECT expertise modules, start the new year with confidence, and more mailchi.mp/ncetm/ncetm-...

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NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · 24d

✨ 'The quiet revolution transforming teaching'

Headteacher Neil Renton shares his reflections on how Maths Hubs and teaching for mastery are reshaping maths education. A must-read from @seced.bsky.social

#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat

Maths Hubs: The quiet revolution transforming teaching - SecEd

How do England’s network of Maths Hubs operate and what advantages do they offer schools?

www.sec-ed.co.uk

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NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · 27d

📣 RECRUITING NOW for 2025/26!

🚀 ‘The impact of Securing Foundations at Year 7 can particularly be seen on students in receipt of free school meals (FSM), as well as on non-FSM students’

🔗 Read how this fully-funded programme transforms Year 7 maths

Securing Foundations at Year 7: exploring a year of impact

Carol Knights shares highlights from an innovative programme aimed at closing the gap in Year 7 maths

www.ncetm.org.uk

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NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · 27d

🚀 See how schools across England are making teaching for mastery work in maths

Our new Mastery Impact webpage is packed with case studies from schools like yours 🫵

Get inspired and sign-up for updates as we add more 💻

#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat #NCETMWeekinFocus

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NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · 28d

📣 Secondary maths teachers

Our site’s packed with:
📝 KS3 assessment tasks
🔎 Subject knowledge audits
📌 Checkpoints
📚 CPD materials

Find the right support for your role and get started today

#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat #NCETMWeekInFocus

NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · 29d

👋 Primary teachers!

Whether you’re new to a year group or just want a refresher, we’ve got you covered.

From lesson materials to subject knowledge audits & assessment tasks, it’s all ready for you to explore today 💻

#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat #NCETMWeekInFocus

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NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · Sep 16

The secret to teaching for mastery?

The Five Big Ideas 🌟

From fluency to variation, our website has explainer videos & support to put them into practice 💻

Join our nationwide teaching community – let’s make this a great year together 🤝

#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat #NCETMWeekInFocus

NCETM @ncetm.bsky.social · Sep 15

New Primary Round-up out now: kick-start the year with deeper subject knowledge, mixed-age support, ECT opportunities and more! mailchi.mp/ncetm/primar...

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