Overview
Join a vibrant and supportive community of teachers working with adult learners across diverse settings. 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.
There will be four sessions taking place per academic year., each covering different topics. You are welcome to apply to as many as you would like.
Aims
- Bring together teachers of adult maths and build a supportive community
- Share good practice, ideas, and inspiration
- Discover new resources and approaches
Who will benefit from attending?
Anyone teaching adult maths – whether you’re delivering Functional Skills, GCSE or unaccredited courses– you may come from a variety of settings, which may include adult education, Further Education, ITP, apprenticeships or the secure sector - you’re all very welcome.Content
Each session will focus on a different topic. Session speakers 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.
Materials and equipment
You will need a laptop or similar device to access the sessions, which will be run on Zoom.Other information
These sessions will be led by our Adult Maths team: Cat van Saarloos, Jude Mortimer and Martin Newton.
Study schedule
| Session Date | Session Time | Guest Speaker | Session Theme |
| 18/11/2025 | 16.00-17:30 | Professor Alison Clark-Wilson UCL Knowledge Hub, UCL Institute of Education | Using IT in the adult maths classroom |
| 12/02/2026 | 16.00-17:30 | Dr Tom Hunt Associate Professor, University of Derby | Maths Anxiety in the adult maths classroom |
| 23/04/2026 | 16.00-17.30 | This session will be led our Adult Maths Education and Skills Team | Exam Techniques and Revision |
| 09/07/2026 | 16:00 – 17:30 | TBC | Curriculum Planning |
Key facts
- Reference:#14255
- Audience:Teachers
- Curriculum focus:Functional Skills and GCSE resit
- Mathematical focus:Problem solving, Curriculum planning, Use of technology, Reasoning
- Event format:Online
- Duration:1.5 hours
- Online sessions:4
- Fee:N/A
Queries?
If you have any queries about this event, please do not hesitate to contact:
FE CPD Team
[email protected]
01225 7164945
