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NCETM News
Could you be a Mastery Specialist in Further Education?
Applications are open for 2026/27, and a current Mastery Specialist shares their experience of the programme.
Read all about it in the National Newsletter
NCETM Post -16 Resources
NCETM have a dedicated page which brings together all their post-16 resources and links to partner organisations - check it out here
Support Materials
Advanced Maths Support Programme (AMSP) and MEI have got lots of support materials for teachers and schools.
AMSP have plenty of great resources to support teachers, students and parents with Level 3 maths during the pandemic. Find them on the dedicated AMSP Covid support webpage and make sure you check out the new TeachAtHome and TeachOnline videos
MEI also have lots of support for teachers and students including teach at home videos; visit the MEI Covid support webpage to find out more.
Expert Blog
Moving beyond quick fixes in FE maths
Emma Bell explores new government guidance and what it reveals about effective practice in post-16 maths
What does it take to improve outcomes in FE maths, particularly for the more than 80% of students who do not achieve a grade 4 in their GCSE resit? Emma Bell, the NCETM’s Director for Post-16 GCSE/FSQ, considers new guidance bringing greater clarity to the sector and the message emerging from it.
https://www.ncetm.org.uk/features/moving-beyond-quick-fixes-in-fe-maths/
Article
NCETM find out why one of the country’s largest post-16 colleges has introduced Core Maths
Thoughts from NCETM Director, Charlie Stripp on why you should join a maths education professional association
Maths associations and why it’s good to be a member
