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We are MEI: An educational charity that transforms lives through maths education. Why? Because Maths Matters https://mei.org.uk/
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Missed the October start for our Further Education Maths CPD? December cohorts are still open for: 📚 Teaching Functional Skills Maths: buff.ly/UoaDjbr 📈 Teaching GCSE Mathematics Resit: buff.ly/QJprJJz 🌟 Leaders of Maths in Further Education: buff.ly/NyuWSms #FEMaths #FurtherEducation
How could Core Maths fit into your school or college? From timetabling and planning to student engagement, explore the practical considerations of introducing level 3 Core Maths. 💡 11 November | 16:00–17:30 | Online Book: buff.ly/rQrSjyk #CoreMaths
Training rounds for the FE Maths Challenge begin next month! Ready-made lessons, Kahoot! quizzes, Tarsia puzzles and mini schemes of work help students engage with maths while supporting curriculum delivery. 👉 Register your college: buff.ly/lLXGwhw #FEMC
🧩 Question 3 is now live Future Ritangle questions will be on the competition website. The next challenge arrives Wednesday. Not registered? Sign up to receive future questions and continue your team's journey. Keep hold of your clues. You'll need them later! 🔗 buff.ly/2V7kZGy #Ritangle2026
As discussion around oracy grows, it's worth asking what meaningful classroom talk looks like in mathematics. In our latest blog, Alison Hopper explores how purposeful speaking and listening supports deeper understanding and discussion in classrooms. Read more: buff.ly/0fcyzMs #MathsEd #Oracy
📢 Do you teach post-16 maths students? If you think they'd enjoy questions like these, why not share our Ritangle poster with them? Teams can still register throughout November, so there's plenty of time to join the challenge! 🔗 buff.ly/cYon7Va #Ritangle2026
Which Core Maths qualification is right for your setting? Join our Getting Started with Core Maths Webinar to compare different qualifications and explore practical considerations for introducing level 3 Core Maths. 📅 11 November | 16:00–17:30 🔗 Book: buff.ly/rQrSjyk #CoreMaths #Post16Maths
A maths lesson in college could lead all the way to a National Final. Last year, almost 60,000 students across 124 colleges took part in the FE Maths Challenge! Training rounds begin next month. Is your college taking part? 👉 Register now: buff.ly/lLXGwhw #FEMathsChallenge #FE
Help your students build confidence ahead of the TMUA in January 2027. Our November cohort includes 7 online sessions to explore TMUA-level problems and develop their problem-solving skills with expert tutors. 🔗 buff.ly/UXtdKTW #TMUA
It's great to see so many teams already taking part in Ritangle 2026 🙌 Question 2 is now available. Remember, every correct answer unlocks a clue that could help you solve the competition's final challenge. 🔗 buff.ly/2V7kZGy #Ritangle2026
What should enrichment look like in FE maths? Join our next FE National Online Event as we explore how enrichment can boost engagement, confidence and transferable skills for post-16 learners. 📅 18 Nov 🕑 14:00-15:30 🔗 buff.ly/lip3bK0 #FEMaths #FurtherEducation
What does effective implementation of Oak Primary Maths resources look like across a school? Explore this alongside the structure of the resources, classroom adaptation and meeting the needs of all pupils on our online course. 📅 Starts 3 Nov 🔗 buff.ly/iZDBkec #PrimaryMaths #MathsCPD
Every student deserves the chance to succeed in maths. The FE Maths Challenge helps students build confidence, work together and experience maths differently. 👉 Register your college: buff.ly/lLXGwhw #FEMathsChallenge #FE
📣 State-funded schools in the Birmingham area: registration is still open for the Preparing for GCSE Maths Challenge (PGMC)! This pilot initiative supports Year 10 students working to achieve a Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics, developing teamwork and problem-solving skills. Register: buff.ly/WXUx8xn
Applications are open for our blended CPD for A level Computer Science teachers. Explore data analysis, predictive modelling and the maths behind AI through practical activities using Python. 📅 Starts 11 January Find out more: buff.ly/s7owLYH
Missed a Specification Network session earlier this term? There are still opportunities to get involved, connect with fellow Core Maths teachers following the same specification and come away with fresh ideas for the classroom. buff.ly/QhhQkPC #CoreMaths
🚀 Ritangle 2026 is officially underway! Question 1 is now live and registration is open. Gather your team, tackle today's challenge and begin your journey towards the final stages of the competition. 🔗 Register and access the questions: buff.ly/2Nv1qMl #Ritangle2026
📊 Thinking about introducing level 3 Core Maths? Join our Getting Started with Core Maths Webinar to explore qualifications, implementation, student engagement and more. 📅 11 November | 16:00–17:30 💻 Online via Zoom 🔗 Book: buff.ly/rQrSjyk #CoreMaths
Every class is different. How can Oak Primary Maths resources be adapted to meet the needs of your pupils? Explore practical ways to adapt the resources for your class as part of our 4-session online course, starting 3 Nov. 🔗 buff.ly/iZDBkec #PrimaryMaths #MathsCPD
🧠 Ready for Ritangle 2026 tomorrow? Last year, almost 2,000 teams took on the challenge. From tomorrow, a new group of students will begin their journey through ten weeks of mathematical problem-solving and teamwork. Good luck to everyone taking part! 🔗 buff.ly/YFpfpxR #Ritangle2026
🎓 Students sitting the TMUA in January 2027 can access specialist support through our Preparing for the TMUA course. The November cohort starts from 2 November, with 7 online sessions focused on TMUA-level problems. 🔗 buff.ly/UXtdKTW #TMUA
⏳ There's still time to join our blended Maths into AI course for A level Mathematics teachers. Explore data science, predictive modelling and the mathematics behind AI through 4 online sessions and a face-to-face study day. Starts 21 Oct. buff.ly/JfrD5bI #MathsIntoAI #AlevelMaths
Whether you're new to Core Maths or have years of experience, our Specification Networks let you share ideas and explore classroom challenges with teachers following the same specification. Discover practical approaches and fresh ideas to support your students. buff.ly/QhhQkPC #CoreMaths
There is still time to join the Further Mathematics Conference! 📍 Manchester - 24 Nov 📍 London - 27/28 Nov Don’t miss the chance to learn, explore and share ideas with other Further Maths teachers: buff.ly/bIcOW1X #FurtherMaths
💬 "Relevant to day-to-day course teaching - immediate impact on students." Explore the mathematics behind machine learning and AI through practical classroom activities, online sessions and a face-to-face study day. Starts 21 Oct. buff.ly/RplCiw4 #MathsIntoAI #MathsPD
Are your students sitting the TMUA in January 2027? 📣 Applications are open for our November cohort, with 7 online sessions led by expert tutors to develop problem-solving skills and confidence. Starts from 2 November. 🔗 buff.ly/UXtdKTW #TMUA
One week to go until Ritangle 2026 📅 Registration won't open until Question 1 is released at 09:00 on 14 October, so make sure your team is ready! You'll be able to register and access all competition questions at: 🔗 buff.ly/YFpfpxR #Ritangle2026
Not one more thing to fit in, a better way to engage your students with maths 👏 Training rounds begin in November. Don't miss out. 👉 Register your college: buff.ly/lLXGwhw #FEMathsChallenge #FE
How can you make effective use of the Oak Primary Maths resources in your school? Our 4-session online course explores how the resources can be used, adapted and implemented effectively. 📅 Starts 3 Nov 🕑 15:45 🔗 buff.ly/iZDBkec #PrimaryMaths #MathsCPD
Nearly 60,000 students took part last year. Thousands more will take part in the FE Maths Challenge this year. Is your college taking part? 👉 Register today: buff.ly/68l4el8 #FEMathsChallenge #FE
Curious about our Further Mathematics Conference? Explore resources from previous years to see the ideas, activities and approaches covered – and get a flavour of what you could take back to the classroom: buff.ly/czRYa5M #FurtherMaths
⏳ Just two weeks to go until Ritangle 2026 begins! Every year, thousands of students come together to tackle challenging mathematical problems, uncover clues and work towards a unique final challenge. We can't wait to welcome this year's teams. 🔗 buff.ly/0u2kQfo #Ritangle2026
Need CPD tailored to your team's priorities? Our FE CPD Menu offers flexible support covering curriculum design, pedagogy, learner engagement and mathematical understanding. Online or in-person. 🔗 buff.ly/Yj9Wsij #FEMaths #FurtherEducation
📍 Learn alongside fellow teachers at a study day in Birmingham, London or Manchester. Our Bringing the Maths of Data Science and AI blended course includes 4 online sessions, 1 study day and a £350 subsidy for eligible participants. Starts 14 Oct. buff.ly/JfrD5bI #AlevelMaths #MathsPD
Represent your college through the FE Maths Challenge ⭐ Join a growing national programme supporting confidence, engagement and achievement in FE maths. 👉 Register your college: buff.ly/68l4el8 #FEMathsChallenge #FE
"I now have increased confidence in how I can support students in preparing for these challenging questions." Next Steps for your A level Students helps teachers develop confidence supporting students. 📅 Starts 7 Oct buff.ly/pvDSPmC #MathsTeachers
There’s still time to join our October Extended Courses. 📈 GCSE Mathematics Resit: buff.ly/QJprJJz 📚 Functional Skills Maths: buff.ly/UoaDjbr 🌟 Leaders of Maths in FE: buff.ly/NyuWSms Flexible, blended professional development for FE maths teachers and leaders. 🔗 buff.ly/wr8I0ae #FEMaths
Connect with FE maths colleagues from across the country through our National Online Events. Our next session explores how enrichment can support engagement, confidence and wider skill development. 💡 What should enrichment look like in FE maths? 📅 18 Nov 🕑 14:00 to 15:30 🔗 buff.ly/DSKRT8Z
What can we learn from the PISA 2025 results beyond the headline rankings? MEI’s Chief Learning Officer, Jen Shearman, explores what the findings reveal about mathematical literacy, participation and equity, and what they could mean for the future of maths education. 🔗 buff.ly/uOuhYZm
Teaching Core Maths? Join fellow teachers to share ideas, discuss classroom challenges and explore practical approaches that can support your students. Find out more about our free Core Maths Specification Networks: buff.ly/QhhQkPC #CoreMaths
The Further Mathematics Conference is back for 2026! 📍 Manchester - 24 Nov 📍 London - 27/28 Nov A day of ideas, practical approaches and learning, from vectors and TMUA to machine learning. buff.ly/bIcOW1X #FurtherMaths
⏳ Still looking for opportunities for students interested in AI and data science? Maths into Data Science and AI starts 28 & 29 Sept, helping students explore machine learning, Python and real-world data through two free online pathways. buff.ly/ETFGqmP #MathsIntoAI
Sitting the TMUA in January 2027? Our next Preparing for the TMUA cohort starts on 2 November, helping students develop problem-solving skills and confidence ahead of the test. 🔗 buff.ly/YEhcObz #TMUA
Free CPD for FE maths teachers 📣 Choose from: 📚 Teaching Functional Skills Maths: buff.ly/b5Yjcau 📈 Teaching GCSE Mathematics Resit: buff.ly/vfafiMA 🌟 Leaders of Maths in Further Education: buff.ly/HoTDkRm October & December cohorts now open. #FEMaths
Supporting students with STEM or other maths-related degree ambitions? Next Steps for your A level Students explores progression pathways and admissions assessments involved in supporting university applicants. 📅 Starts 7 Oct buff.ly/pvDSPmC #HigherEducation
💻 Explore data using Desmos and Python while developing activities and approaches you can take straight back to the classroom. Join our blended bringing the Maths of Data Science and AI course for A level Mathematics teachers. buff.ly/JfrD5bI #MathsIntoAI #MathsPD
"I've made friends for life. I only knew one person before this." Kyle’s FE Maths Challenge experience helped him build confidence, make friends and become part of something bigger. Read Kyle’s full story: buff.ly/OJR80JF 👉 Register your college: buff.ly/68l4el8 #FEMathsChallenge #FE
🎓 "It has been insightful to learn problem-solving strategies, as I can get stuck early on in a similar question and not know how to progress." Setting Out in Problem Solving helps Year 12/13 students develop strategies for unfamiliar maths questions. 📅 30 Sep, 6 Oct or 8 Oct buff.ly/bBLKmBG