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Recent Articles from NCETM
Mastering Number, Five Big Ideas and KS3 Maths
NCETM has a wealth of articles that can help Teachers delve deeper into what is on offer to help deliver their Maths Curriculum in their schools.
Recent articles can be found by clicking on each title below:
- Mastering Number: Building strong foundations in early maths
- ‘Taking the ceiling off learning’ with Mastering Number
- The Five Big Ideas at Primary: Mathematical Thinking
- Bridging the gap: ensuring that all students can succeed in KS3 maths
Date posted: Friday 28th March 2025

Celebrate with us, our 10 year video
TEN years of Maths Hubs
The Maths Hubs Programme, coordinated by the NCETM, has been transforming mathematics education for ten years. Over the past decade, it has brought together maths experts and teachers in a collaborative national network of 40 hubs, each locally led by an outstanding school or college, to develop and share excellent practice for the benefit of all pupils and students.
Watch this 4 minute video which encapsulates the work and progress of the Maths Hubs for the past 10 years – hear from participants in Work Groups and Leaders within Maths Hubs explaining the important work that is going on across the country within the 40 Hubs.
Date posted: Friday 14th March 2025

Primary Maths Specialist and the EEF blog
Darren Partington contributes to EEF blog with Grace Coker
One of our amazing Primary Mastery Specialists, Darren Partington, has contributed to an EEF blog authored by Grace Coker. In the blog, she explains the importance of manipulatives and how they are a vital tool in supporting children’s mathematical thinking and encouraging high quality talk.
Please read the blog here.
Date posted: Thursday 6th March 2025

NW3 Primary Maths Conference
Thursday 26th June 2025
North West Three Maths Hub are hosting our Primary Maths Conference at The Mercure Hotel, St Helens. Our Conference is on the 26th June, 9.00am to 3.30pm at a costs of £50 per delegate. The theme of the conference is Oracy in Mathematics.
This exciting event offers a full day of insightful discussions, keynote speakers, networking opportunities with lunch provided. This Conference is open to Primary Headteacher, Senior Leaders and Teachers.
We hope you can join us! To book your place please click here
Date posted: Wednesday 15th January 2025