Adult Maths Education and Skills Network
Register nowCOURSE OVERVIEW
Join a vibrant and supportive community of teachers working with adult learners across diverse settings, with four network sessions throughout the academic year.
In these networks, you will have the opportunity to share best practices, exchange ideas and inspiration, and explore fresh resources and innovative approaches to teaching. It’s a great opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with others who share your passion for adult education.
Next session: Maths Anxiety in the Adult Maths Classroom
Thursday, 12 February 2026 – 16:00 to 17:30
There will be four sessions taking place per academic year, each covering different topics. Each session will focus on a different topic and have speakers who will share their insights and consider the implications for an adult maths classroom.
Sessions will also feature interactive group activities and breakout room discussions, providing opportunities to collaborate, share experiences, and develop strategies to enhance your teaching practice.
4 online networks
The networks will be held over Zoom.
You can also join our Spotlight sessions that complement the networks – find out more here
Adult Maths Education and Skills Network
Aims of the networks
Our Adult Maths Education and Skills Networks will explore ideas and build connections to strengthen your Adult Maths teaching and learning
Build Community
Share good practice
Introduce new ideas
Network Schedule
Using IT in the Adult Maths Classroom
Guest Speaker: Professor Alison Clark-Wilson
UCL Knowledge Hub, UCL Institute of Education
Running on: 13 Nov
Bookings Closed
Maths Anxiety in the Adult Maths Classroom
Exam Techniques and Revision
Guest Speaker: This session will be led by our Adult Maths Education and Skills Team
Running on: 23 April 2026
Bookings open: 9 Feb 2026
Curriculum Planning
Guest Speaker: Emma Bell
MEI Strategic Lead – FE CPD Programme; NCETM Director for Post-16 GCSE/FSQ
Running on: 9 July 2026
Bookings open: 20 April 2026
Frequently asked questions
Any teacher or leader of adult maths from a variety of settings, which may include adult education, Further Education, ITP, apprenticeships or the secure sector will benefit from attending this course.
All teachers in either an adult college setting or other establishment delivering a functional skills or GCSE maths resit curriculum will be eligible to attend this course.
These sessions will be led by our Adult Maths team: Cat van Saarloos, Jude Mortimer and Martin Newton.
Adult Maths Spotlight Sessions
Adult Maths Spotlight Sessions to support you in considering the challenges and unique strengths of your students, and build confidence and skills.
Audience: Teachers When: 11 Dec Format: 4 Individual online sessions Cost: £40
Maths Mastery in an Adult Setting
Explore the key ingredients of teaching, learning and assessment needed to deliver the adult functional skills and GCSE maths resit curriculum within an adult setting.
Audience: Teachers When: 26 Jan Format: 8 online sessions Cost: £215