MEI has commissioned the Observatory for Mathematical Education to undertake an external evaluation of the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP) following changes to the AMSP announced in May 2025. The evaluation study will focus on three new areas of activity which are new to the AMSP:
- Higher Level Maths Achievement (11-16) Programme (HLMAP)
- Girls’ Progression Programme
- Maths into AI Programme
Further information about the evaluation can be found on the Observatory’s website.
In its recent response to the independent Curriculum and Assessment Review the government stated that it will raise standards in maths “through our Higher Level Maths Achievement Programme to support disadvantaged children to achieve highly in their GCSEs and beyond” (p. 9). The response also states an intention to “explore the development of a level 3 qualification in data science and AI” (p. 24).