Many students starting secondary school in September this year will have had their last two years at primary school considerably disrupted. In order to help secondary maths teachers assess students’ understanding and identify any gaps, new activities called Checkpoints are being produced. They will be available from the middle of July.

The Maths Hubs Network is launching a new national professional development programme in 2021, which aims to provide non-specialist maths teachers with the specialist knowledge they need to support students to acquire mathematical understanding.

The NCETM is running a series of six online, twilight events in May/June, each based around a curriculum theme and focused on what to prioritise for curriculum recovery.

There are currently hundreds of Mastery Specialists supporting colleagues in their own schools and beyond to develop mastery approaches to maths teaching. Mastery Specialists are classroom-based practitioners who develop expertise in mastery and lead Work Groups to support other schools and teachers locally.

Are you looking for the next step in your teaching career? Why not become a Mastery Specialist or Professional Development Lead with the Yorkshire and the Humber Maths Hub?

In 2019, Mathematics was the most popular A-Level subject for boys, but only the fourth most popular amongst girls.

Moving on from the pandemic gives schools an opportunity to recalibrate and prioritise the curriculum. Plans will need to take into account the disruption to teaching and to secure firm foundations before moving on to new learning.

The NCETM's popular Numberblocks PowerPoints designed for use in Early Years teaching are currently being adapted into a parent-friendly format.