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.
As part of MEI’s Further Education Maths CPD programme, funded by the Department for Education, participation in this course is free to eligible practitioners.
9 Sessions – 3 online sessions and 6 on-demand modules
Three live online via Zoom, six on-demand modules via MEI’s learning platform, Integral.
The course combines scheduled live tutorials with self-paced modules in a clear, structured sequence. Each cycle begins with a live online tutorial, followed by three short on-demand modules to complete between set dates. This pattern – tutorial, modules, tutorial – is repeated, allowing time to apply ideas between sessions while maintaining regular contact with your peers and tutor.
The next cohort is due to start on the 12 November
Leaders of Maths in Further Education
What you will learn
Leaders of Maths in Further Education is designed to support new or aspiring Maths Leads who wish to reflect upon this demanding role and develop strong leadership skills
Enhance Leadership Skills
Inspire Others
Reflect and Learn
Frequently asked questions
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.
All elements on offer are free to teachers within further education settings in England who enrol students under the government’s Condition of Funding Policy.
You can find more information on the Condition of Funding Policy on the 16 to 19 funding: maths and English condition of funding page on the government’s website.
You need to be a teacher in a post-16 setting in England that enrols students onto full-time study programmes under the Condition of Funding policy. This includes:
- Further education colleges
- Sixth form colleges
- Art, design and performing arts colleges
- Land-based colleges
- Specialist designated college
No, you will be assigned an Integral login to access the course materials related to your course.
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