COURSE OVERVIEW

Excellence in maths teaching and learning is central to the success of further education.

This course is designed for new or aspiring Maths Leads who want to develop strong leadership and management skills, reflect on the demands of the role, and lead their teams with confidence.

You will explore key leadership areas, including effective planning, inspiring and supporting teachers, leading improvement, and meeting the diverse needs of learners, which are all essential for operational and strategic success.

Each session will be followed by a set of modules to complete before the next session. This allows you time to apply ideas between sessions while maintaining regular contact with your peers and tutor.

9 Sessions – 3 online sessions and 6 on-demand modules

Three online sessions via Zoom and six on-demand modules via MEI’s learning platform, Integral.

 

Leaders of Maths in Further Education

What you will learn

Designed to support new or aspiring Maths Leads who wish to reflect upon this demanding role and develop strong leadership skills

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Enhance Leadership Skills

Develop the leadership skills needed to succeed as a new or aspiring Maths Lead, building confidence in managing this demanding role.

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Inspire Others

Explore strategies to inspire teachers, drive improvement and strengthen the teaching, learning, and assessment of maths in your setting.

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Reflect and Learn

Reflect on your own vision for effective maths teaching and learning and identify approaches that support operational and strategic success.

Frequently asked questions

Your common questions and concerns answered

The course is suited to:

  • New Maths Leads, who wish to develop their leadership skills.
  • Aspiring Maths Leads, who will find this course useful preparation.
  • Experience Maths Leads, who will benefit from the opportunity to evaluate and reflect upon their practice.

Yes, after you attend all three online sessions and complete the online learning modules, you will receive a certificate of attendance.

The Further Education Maths CPD programme is fully funded for eligible practitioners.

Eligibility for the UK Government‑funded MEI Further Education Maths CPD programme is restricted to practitioners employed in statutory Further Education settings in England who teach or lead on maths as their main subject to 16–19‑year‑old students covered by the maths and English Condition of Funding.

For queries around eligibility, please e-mail FECPD@mei.org.uk

No, you will be assigned an Integral login to access the course materials related to your course.

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