Julia Thomson
@julia-t.bsky.social
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Chester the Romanian rescue dog’s first trip to the beach! Obviously he loves the Northumbrian coast (the GOAT of coastlines) but shares his owner’s aversion of getting his paws wet.
April 15, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Chester the Romanian rescue dog’s first trip to the beach! Obviously he loves the Northumbrian coast (the GOAT of coastlines) but shares his owner’s aversion of getting his paws wet.
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🤔 Do you create opportunities for students to think deeply about maths?
In our latest Five Big Ideas at Secondary video, Assistant Director for Secondary @janehawkins.bsky.social talks us through the vital role of mathematical thinking 🧠
#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat
In our latest Five Big Ideas at Secondary video, Assistant Director for Secondary @janehawkins.bsky.social talks us through the vital role of mathematical thinking 🧠
#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat
February 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
🤔 Do you create opportunities for students to think deeply about maths?
In our latest Five Big Ideas at Secondary video, Assistant Director for Secondary @janehawkins.bsky.social talks us through the vital role of mathematical thinking 🧠
#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat
In our latest Five Big Ideas at Secondary video, Assistant Director for Secondary @janehawkins.bsky.social talks us through the vital role of mathematical thinking 🧠
#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat
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🎉New NCETM podcast episode🎉
How are schools tackling teacher shortages, the attainment gap and KS3 provision?
🎙️NCETM’s @jenshearman.bsky.social and Carol Knights dive into the @theeef.bsky.social's Secondary Maths Practice Review & share how Maths Hubs are responding
🎧Listen now
How are schools tackling teacher shortages, the attainment gap and KS3 provision?
🎙️NCETM’s @jenshearman.bsky.social and Carol Knights dive into the @theeef.bsky.social's Secondary Maths Practice Review & share how Maths Hubs are responding
🎧Listen now
Secondary Maths: Inside the EEF Practice Review
We explore the key findings of the EEF Secondary Maths Practice Review
www.ncetm.org.uk
February 11, 2025 at 12:05 PM
🎉New NCETM podcast episode🎉
How are schools tackling teacher shortages, the attainment gap and KS3 provision?
🎙️NCETM’s @jenshearman.bsky.social and Carol Knights dive into the @theeef.bsky.social's Secondary Maths Practice Review & share how Maths Hubs are responding
🎧Listen now
How are schools tackling teacher shortages, the attainment gap and KS3 provision?
🎙️NCETM’s @jenshearman.bsky.social and Carol Knights dive into the @theeef.bsky.social's Secondary Maths Practice Review & share how Maths Hubs are responding
🎧Listen now
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#UKMathsChat We are running an online teacher focus group on the afternoon of 13th February, looking at GCSE content. There will be a small incentive for your time. If you or another teacher of maths (specialist or non-specialist) would like to be involved, please drop me a DM. Thanks!
January 14, 2025 at 9:42 AM
#UKMathsChat We are running an online teacher focus group on the afternoon of 13th February, looking at GCSE content. There will be a small incentive for your time. If you or another teacher of maths (specialist or non-specialist) would like to be involved, please drop me a DM. Thanks!
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NEW @theeef.bsky.social BLOG: Myth-busting mathematical manipulatives
In this blog, maths content specialist @gracecoker27.bsky.social busts myths and explores misunderstandings around the use of manipulatives.
In this blog, maths content specialist @gracecoker27.bsky.social busts myths and explores misunderstandings around the use of manipulatives.
Myth-busting mathematical manipulatives | EEF
How can manipulatives be used effectively to boost mathematical understanding?
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January 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
NEW @theeef.bsky.social BLOG: Myth-busting mathematical manipulatives
In this blog, maths content specialist @gracecoker27.bsky.social busts myths and explores misunderstandings around the use of manipulatives.
In this blog, maths content specialist @gracecoker27.bsky.social busts myths and explores misunderstandings around the use of manipulatives.
Congratulations, John! It’s a very well-deserved honour for your hard work and leadership.
#NewYearHonours
#MathsHubs10Years
#NewYearHonours
#MathsHubs10Years
👏 Huge congratulations to @johnwestwell.bsky.social, the NCETM’s Director for System Leadership, on receiving an MBE!
John is the architect of the Maths Hubs Programme, now in its tenth year and supporting nearly 60% of schools in England.
John is the architect of the Maths Hubs Programme, now in its tenth year and supporting nearly 60% of schools in England.
New Year honour for the NCETM’s John Westwell
John Westwell, the NCETM’s Director for System Leadership, awarded an MBE for services to education
www.ncetm.org.uk
December 31, 2024 at 10:22 AM
Congratulations, John! It’s a very well-deserved honour for your hard work and leadership.
#NewYearHonours
#MathsHubs10Years
#NewYearHonours
#MathsHubs10Years
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In a letter in the new issue of Mathematics Today, which just arrived, I talk about the range of degrees offering maths and how in my experience it’s a great option for students with lower A level grades.
AMSP videos are here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#MathsToday #UKMathsChat #ITeachMaths
AMSP videos are here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#MathsToday #UKMathsChat #ITeachMaths
![Promoting Inclusive Maths Degrees
I appreciated Cathy Hobbs' article [1] about the work the IMA is doing in response to the paradoxical situation that Maths is the most popular A-level subject while some university courses with lower entry tariffs are under threat due to reduced student interest. A-level grades do not only represent achievement, they also encode a number of extra-curricular factors connected to socioeconomic background, meaning there are extremely capable mathematicians who are not getting the full chance to thrive in the A-level system and might be locked out of becoming professional mathematicians as a result.
One issue is the advice students are being given. Maths teachers have told me they advise students they shouldn't consider maths at university if they aren't on track for an 'A' in A-level Maths, and one said he tells students they can't consider degree-level maths if they aren't taking A-level Further Maths. This stems from a perception that maths is a hard degree, so the advice to study a different subject like finance comes from a kind place.
There are also issues with the perception that maths is a degree that leads to a research career but fewer employment options.
I suspect that some teachers experienced a highly-theoretical degree designed for students with A*/A grades and this is their perception of maths at university. Actually degrees vary consid-erably, with many lower-tariff degrees designed with enhanced student support, a curriculum focused on mathematical practice, and opportunities to develop career skills for the wide range of careers to which a maths degree can lead.
At Sheffield Hallam University we typically see A-level Maths grades ranging from A to D, and only around a quarter of students have some Further Maths. We have a strong track record of students with lower intake grades achieving high quality degree outcomes and developing into excellent graduates with worthwhile careers in mathematical occupations. A recent p…](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2cztrl4zqdmevgscjlwmjw5k/bafkreiepzhqxwyjcbx5wlhdtbsvp5umvxtmuilisr2gcvnubce2asod6gy@jpeg)
December 11, 2024 at 1:38 PM
In a letter in the new issue of Mathematics Today, which just arrived, I talk about the range of degrees offering maths and how in my experience it’s a great option for students with lower A level grades.
AMSP videos are here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#MathsToday #UKMathsChat #ITeachMaths
AMSP videos are here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#MathsToday #UKMathsChat #ITeachMaths
Felt a bit misty eyed watching this live on the BBC last night - last time I watched it live on TV was 40 years ago. #TheWolvesAreRunning #Boxers
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December 8, 2024 at 11:01 AM
Felt a bit misty eyed watching this live on the BBC last night - last time I watched it live on TV was 40 years ago. #TheWolvesAreRunning #Boxers
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The large majority of teachers in England consider research evidence before making decisions - an incredible and positive development.
This short piece by @hmadgwick.bsky.social explains why we need professional collaboration and teacher involvement in research design.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
This short piece by @hmadgwick.bsky.social explains why we need professional collaboration and teacher involvement in research design.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
4 ways to make education research more helpful
Most teachers consult research before making changes to their practice, according to a new EEF report. Harry Madgwick explains how to make this process smoother
www.tes.com
December 6, 2024 at 7:26 AM
The large majority of teachers in England consider research evidence before making decisions - an incredible and positive development.
This short piece by @hmadgwick.bsky.social explains why we need professional collaboration and teacher involvement in research design.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
This short piece by @hmadgwick.bsky.social explains why we need professional collaboration and teacher involvement in research design.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
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🧵SPOTLIGHT on Post-16 Maths CPD!
The #DfE Condition of Funding guidance for 2025/26 was published last week, with amended requirements for the teaching hours of CoF English and maths students.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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The #DfE Condition of Funding guidance for 2025/26 was published last week, with amended requirements for the teaching hours of CoF English and maths students.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
[1/5]
December 2, 2024 at 10:37 AM
🧵SPOTLIGHT on Post-16 Maths CPD!
The #DfE Condition of Funding guidance for 2025/26 was published last week, with amended requirements for the teaching hours of CoF English and maths students.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
[1/5]
The #DfE Condition of Funding guidance for 2025/26 was published last week, with amended requirements for the teaching hours of CoF English and maths students.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
[1/5]
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Last year, Maths Hubs worked with 9,213 primary schools (55.0%) and 1,898 secondary schools (55.6%) across England🤯 What a stat!🤩
To learn about how schools have engaged with their local hub, read the full report 👉👉
bit.ly/3BadS6q
#CoreMaths #FEMaths #ALevelMaths #EduSky #UKMathsChat #PrimaryMaths
To learn about how schools have engaged with their local hub, read the full report 👉👉
bit.ly/3BadS6q
#CoreMaths #FEMaths #ALevelMaths #EduSky #UKMathsChat #PrimaryMaths
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December 3, 2024 at 10:08 AM
Last year, Maths Hubs worked with 9,213 primary schools (55.0%) and 1,898 secondary schools (55.6%) across England🤯 What a stat!🤩
To learn about how schools have engaged with their local hub, read the full report 👉👉
bit.ly/3BadS6q
#CoreMaths #FEMaths #ALevelMaths #EduSky #UKMathsChat #PrimaryMaths
To learn about how schools have engaged with their local hub, read the full report 👉👉
bit.ly/3BadS6q
#CoreMaths #FEMaths #ALevelMaths #EduSky #UKMathsChat #PrimaryMaths
Out and about lots this week but favourite trip out was to see students participating in Securing Foundations at Year 7 at Ponteland High School - here they are securing fluency in doubles and related doubles. I even saw a rekenrek! Special thanks to Tom for being my Talk Partner 😊 #MathsHubs #Maths
November 29, 2024 at 7:25 AM
Out and about lots this week but favourite trip out was to see students participating in Securing Foundations at Year 7 at Ponteland High School - here they are securing fluency in doubles and related doubles. I even saw a rekenrek! Special thanks to Tom for being my Talk Partner 😊 #MathsHubs #Maths
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Your time starts...now! ⏱️
Our latest 60-second catch-up is exactly what it says on the tin 🥫 a one-minute run down of what's new and happening in the world of NCETM and Maths Hubs. Check it out ▶️ vimeo.com/1029282093
#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat
Our latest 60-second catch-up is exactly what it says on the tin 🥫 a one-minute run down of what's new and happening in the world of NCETM and Maths Hubs. Check it out ▶️ vimeo.com/1029282093
#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat
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November 13, 2024 at 3:21 PM
Your time starts...now! ⏱️
Our latest 60-second catch-up is exactly what it says on the tin 🥫 a one-minute run down of what's new and happening in the world of NCETM and Maths Hubs. Check it out ▶️ vimeo.com/1029282093
#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat
Our latest 60-second catch-up is exactly what it says on the tin 🥫 a one-minute run down of what's new and happening in the world of NCETM and Maths Hubs. Check it out ▶️ vimeo.com/1029282093
#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat
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Follow me on Bluesky for:
* Updates about the Comparative Judgement writing assessment projects we run at No More Marking - in the UK, US, Australia & NZ.
* General education and ed tech stuff (also see our Substack)
* Bits about football, cricket, VAR, DRS, etc.
* Updates about the Comparative Judgement writing assessment projects we run at No More Marking - in the UK, US, Australia & NZ.
* General education and ed tech stuff (also see our Substack)
* Bits about football, cricket, VAR, DRS, etc.
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Education, assessment and technology by Daisy Christodoulou & Dr Chris Wheadon. Click to read No More Marking, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
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November 16, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Follow me on Bluesky for:
* Updates about the Comparative Judgement writing assessment projects we run at No More Marking - in the UK, US, Australia & NZ.
* General education and ed tech stuff (also see our Substack)
* Bits about football, cricket, VAR, DRS, etc.
* Updates about the Comparative Judgement writing assessment projects we run at No More Marking - in the UK, US, Australia & NZ.
* General education and ed tech stuff (also see our Substack)
* Bits about football, cricket, VAR, DRS, etc.
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"..one for primary/one for secondary, to use with classes. Please share the films & guidance for teachers?" @marymyatt.bsky.social & @creativehigg.bsky.social on sourcing pupil contributions to the Curriculum & Assessment Review: findingmyvoice.co.uk/curriculum-a... Closing date Fri 22 Nov. 3/3
Curriculum and Assessment Review - Finding My Voice
Resources for Young Voices The expert team on the Curriculum and Assessment Review panel are collecting views from stakeholders to share their perspective on potential improvements to the current curr...
findingmyvoice.co.uk
November 9, 2024 at 2:47 PM
"..one for primary/one for secondary, to use with classes. Please share the films & guidance for teachers?" @marymyatt.bsky.social & @creativehigg.bsky.social on sourcing pupil contributions to the Curriculum & Assessment Review: findingmyvoice.co.uk/curriculum-a... Closing date Fri 22 Nov. 3/3
This one stopped me in my tracks this morning. I absolutely love a painting with a show stopping sky. And the fact it’s of my beautiful North East is an added bonus ❤️
Durham by Albert Goodwin c. 1910-15
Oil on Board
(Private Collection)
Oil on Board
(Private Collection)
November 9, 2024 at 11:33 AM
This one stopped me in my tracks this morning. I absolutely love a painting with a show stopping sky. And the fact it’s of my beautiful North East is an added bonus ❤️
See if you can stop looking! It's hypnotic, in a good way... 👀
𝙎𝙥𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙡! There's so many words that can be used to describe the Maths Hubs Programme as it reaches its 10th anniversary.
Here's just a few from the Maths Hubs community. 🌟
How would you describe it?💭
#10YearsIn10Words #MathsHubs10Years #EduSky #UKMathsChat
Here's just a few from the Maths Hubs community. 🌟
How would you describe it?💭
#10YearsIn10Words #MathsHubs10Years #EduSky #UKMathsChat
October 31, 2024 at 12:10 PM
See if you can stop looking! It's hypnotic, in a good way... 👀
Autumn is my favourite season. 🍂 Just had an unexpectedly beautiful drive out to Peterlee through the autumn countryside so the oldest boy could race in his first cross country competition 🏃 and he wasn’t last. Result!
Other work by the Ladybird artists
‘September’
Shell Nature Studies, 1956
Artist: Rowland Hilder and Maurice Wilson
‘September’
Shell Nature Studies, 1956
Artist: Rowland Hilder and Maurice Wilson
September 28, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Autumn is my favourite season. 🍂 Just had an unexpectedly beautiful drive out to Peterlee through the autumn countryside so the oldest boy could race in his first cross country competition 🏃 and he wasn’t last. Result!
Core Maths feed! 👇🏻
We now have a feed for the hashtag #CoreMaths!
Please share, follow and tag all the Core Maths fans that you know 😄
(And, obviously, use the hashtag to share what you've been up to in Core!)
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Please share, follow and tag all the Core Maths fans that you know 😄
(And, obviously, use the hashtag to share what you've been up to in Core!)
bsky.app/profile/did:...
September 27, 2024 at 7:22 PM
Core Maths feed! 👇🏻
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🤔How can curriculum & assessment reform transform primary maths education and improve outcomes for children?
In response to a recent TES feature, the NCETM's Charlie Stripp and Debbie Morgan share their thoughts in a new blog post 💡
#Maths #EduSky #PrimaryMaths #UKMathsChat
In response to a recent TES feature, the NCETM's Charlie Stripp and Debbie Morgan share their thoughts in a new blog post 💡
#Maths #EduSky #PrimaryMaths #UKMathsChat
Aligning curriculum reform and assessment with teaching for mastery in primary maths
Charlie Stripp and Debbie Morgan respond to a recent TES article by David Thomas and Peter Foulds regarding the primary curriculum and potential reform
www.ncetm.org.uk
September 27, 2024 at 10:53 AM
🤔How can curriculum & assessment reform transform primary maths education and improve outcomes for children?
In response to a recent TES feature, the NCETM's Charlie Stripp and Debbie Morgan share their thoughts in a new blog post 💡
#Maths #EduSky #PrimaryMaths #UKMathsChat
In response to a recent TES feature, the NCETM's Charlie Stripp and Debbie Morgan share their thoughts in a new blog post 💡
#Maths #EduSky #PrimaryMaths #UKMathsChat
Have your say! 👇🏻
And we’re off!
The call for evidence for the curriculum and assessment review is now open, and will be for 8 weeks.
As @beckyfrancis.bsky.social says, this is the chance for a national conversation. Excited to hear the diverse views, insights and expertise of all.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
The call for evidence for the curriculum and assessment review is now open, and will be for 8 weeks.
As @beckyfrancis.bsky.social says, this is the chance for a national conversation. Excited to hear the diverse views, insights and expertise of all.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Improving the curriculum and assessment system
We're inviting people to share their ideas for potential improvements to the school curriculum and assessment system in England.
www.gov.uk
September 25, 2024 at 12:31 PM
Have your say! 👇🏻
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🥳 We're celebrating - Maths Hubs are 10! 🎉
In a new feature, we explore the impact on MILLIONS of pupils and THOUSANDS of schools and talk to some of the fantastic teachers working together to transform maths education in England.
#MathsHubs10Years #EduSky #UKMathsChat #SecondaryMaths #PrimaryMaths
In a new feature, we explore the impact on MILLIONS of pupils and THOUSANDS of schools and talk to some of the fantastic teachers working together to transform maths education in England.
#MathsHubs10Years #EduSky #UKMathsChat #SecondaryMaths #PrimaryMaths
Ten years of the Maths Hubs Programme
A celebration of the achievements made across ten years by England’s 40 Maths Hubs, supporting teachers and schools to improve maths teaching and learning
www.ncetm.org.uk
September 16, 2024 at 1:15 PM
🥳 We're celebrating - Maths Hubs are 10! 🎉
In a new feature, we explore the impact on MILLIONS of pupils and THOUSANDS of schools and talk to some of the fantastic teachers working together to transform maths education in England.
#MathsHubs10Years #EduSky #UKMathsChat #SecondaryMaths #PrimaryMaths
In a new feature, we explore the impact on MILLIONS of pupils and THOUSANDS of schools and talk to some of the fantastic teachers working together to transform maths education in England.
#MathsHubs10Years #EduSky #UKMathsChat #SecondaryMaths #PrimaryMaths
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If you lead maths across a trust and want to be involved in this community, get in touch!
Here’s the link to the report: chartered.college/wp-content/u...
#EduSky #EduBlueSky #UKMathsChat
Here’s the link to the report: chartered.college/wp-content/u...
#EduSky #EduBlueSky #UKMathsChat
September 15, 2024 at 8:52 AM
If you lead maths across a trust and want to be involved in this community, get in touch!
Here’s the link to the report: chartered.college/wp-content/u...
#EduSky #EduBlueSky #UKMathsChat
Here’s the link to the report: chartered.college/wp-content/u...
#EduSky #EduBlueSky #UKMathsChat
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It's been a joy and privilege to work with hundreds of local and national leaders of maths education over the last 10 years as they have supported schools in England. There's more to do, but it's because we have so many committed professionals, that it becomes possible #MathsHubs #LLME #UKMathsChat
🥳Let's celebrate🎉
10 years of the Maths Hubs Programme and over 4.7 MILLION pupils impacted by this incredible work🤯 Watch the video to hear from a few of the MANY amazing people who are involved 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLPm...
#MathsHubs10Years
10 years of the Maths Hubs Programme and over 4.7 MILLION pupils impacted by this incredible work🤯 Watch the video to hear from a few of the MANY amazing people who are involved 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLPm...
#MathsHubs10Years
Celebrating 10 Years of the Maths Hubs Programme
YouTube video by NCETM
www.youtube.com
September 16, 2024 at 12:59 PM
It's been a joy and privilege to work with hundreds of local and national leaders of maths education over the last 10 years as they have supported schools in England. There's more to do, but it's because we have so many committed professionals, that it becomes possible #MathsHubs #LLME #UKMathsChat
🎉 Maths Hubs are TEN!
Have you been involved in the Maths Hubs Programme in the last ten years?
How did it impact on you or your school? We’d love to know! 🤗
#UKMathsChat #Maths #EduSky #PrimaryMaths
Have you been involved in the Maths Hubs Programme in the last ten years?
How did it impact on you or your school? We’d love to know! 🤗
#UKMathsChat #Maths #EduSky #PrimaryMaths
🥳Let's celebrate🎉
10 years of the Maths Hubs Programme and over 4.7 MILLION pupils impacted by this incredible work🤯 Watch the video to hear from a few of the MANY amazing people who are involved 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLPm...
#MathsHubs10Years
10 years of the Maths Hubs Programme and over 4.7 MILLION pupils impacted by this incredible work🤯 Watch the video to hear from a few of the MANY amazing people who are involved 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLPm...
#MathsHubs10Years
Celebrating 10 Years of the Maths Hubs Programme
YouTube video by NCETM
www.youtube.com
September 16, 2024 at 10:13 AM
🎉 Maths Hubs are TEN!
Have you been involved in the Maths Hubs Programme in the last ten years?
How did it impact on you or your school? We’d love to know! 🤗
#UKMathsChat #Maths #EduSky #PrimaryMaths
Have you been involved in the Maths Hubs Programme in the last ten years?
How did it impact on you or your school? We’d love to know! 🤗
#UKMathsChat #Maths #EduSky #PrimaryMaths