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John’s 40-40-40 challenge: mission accomplished!
News 21/07/2026

John’s 40-40-40 challenge: mission accomplished!

NCETM Director for System Leadership, John Westwell, has completed a parkrun in every Maths Hub region in England

NCETM Newsletter - July 2026
News 16/07/2026

NCETM Newsletter - July 2026

Mathematical talk, reflecting on Core Maths, developing maths leadership and teaching, proposed 16-19 Level 1 maths qualifications, CPD for 2026/27 and more

Reflecting on the proposed new Level 1 maths qualifications for 16- to 19-year-olds
Expert blog 13/07/2026

Reflecting on the proposed new Level 1 maths qualifications for 16- to 19-year-olds

Why coherence, secure understanding and progression should underpin a new Level 1 maths qualification

Core Maths: Then, Now and Next
Podcast 13/07/2026

Core Maths: Then, Now and Next

Reflecting on a decade of Core Maths and what comes next, with Professor Paul Glaister CBE

Mathematical talk as a mechanism for learning: oracy in the maths classroom
Expert blog 07/07/2026

Mathematical talk as a mechanism for learning: oracy in the maths classroom

The NCETM’s Jane Hawkins reflects on a conversation with Maths Hub Equity Lead for Oracy, Suzi Telford, and her approach to purposeful mathematical talk

How to develop maths leadership and teaching across a trust
Feature 02/07/2026

How to develop maths leadership and teaching across a trust

We hear from a maths lead in a trust whose maths outcomes were already successful, but who wanted to strengthen maths teaching for every pupil

Secondary Round-up - June 2026
News 30/06/2026

Secondary Round-up - June 2026

Our latest Secondary Round-up is now available

New KS4 Professional Development Materials: Geometry
News 24/06/2026

New KS4 Professional Development Materials: Geometry

Explore the key ideas that underpin geometry at Key Stage 4

NCETM Newsletter - June 2026
News 19/06/2026

NCETM Newsletter - June 2026

Last chance to apply to become an FE Mastery Specialist, plan your maths CPD for 2026/27, Maths Champions Programme, BCME 10, and more

Find Out in Five – the Further Education Mastery Specialist Programme
Feature 16/06/2026

Find Out in Five – the Further Education Mastery Specialist Programme

Discover how this programme introduces mastery to FE classrooms, and brings together teachers of GCSE resit and Functional Skills Maths

Primary Round-up - June 2026
News 12/06/2026

Primary Round-up - June 2026

Our latest Primary Round-up is now available

Improving maths across a large junior school without chasing quick fixes
Feature 12/06/2026

Improving maths across a large junior school without chasing quick fixes

How sustained engagement with a Maths Hub is helping to turn professional development into steady improvement in maths