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The Further Education Maths CPD programme is an extensive professional development programme designed for teachers of students aged 16-19 years who are working towards achieving grade 4, level 2 pass, or higher by resitting GCSE Mathematics or studying Functional Skills Maths.
Programme Details
All elements are free for teachers and leaders in Further Education settings in England whose students are subject to the Government’s Condition of Funding policy
Further Education Maths CPD Menu
Create tailored CPD events for your department, designed around your college’s priorities and your teachers’ professional development needs.
Professional Development Courses
Explore our range of courses designed to build subject knowledge, strengthen teaching practice, and develop leadership and management skills, supporting your professional growth at every stage of your career.
National Online Events
Join teachers and leaders from across the country to explore timely Further Education maths topics, share effective practice and connect with a wider professional community.
Explore our programme offer
Professional Development Courses
All courses offer opportunities to collaborate and network with fellow teachers and leaders throughout.
CPD Menu
Tailored group professional development to match your establishment’s priorities and your teachers’ needs.
With the Further Education Maths CPD Menu, you can:
- Customise your content – Select the topics that best meet your teachers’ development needs.
- Access expert support – Work with an experienced member of MEI’s Further Education team for tailored guidance.
- Enjoy complete flexibility – Choose in-person or online sessions at a time and location that works for you.
Create a bespoke CPD experience that works for your department – from a single focused session to a series of events that build over time.
National Online Events
Half-termly online sessions for teachers and leaders exploring practical, inclusive strategies to help every student thrive.
Our events bring together Further Education maths practitioners, managers, and leaders to explore timely topics that follow the rhythm of the FE academic year. Each session is framed around a key student-focused question and shares evidence-informed strategies, resources and real examples you can use straight away.
Inclusivity is at the heart of every event, with approaches designed for diverse classrooms and the varied needs of learners, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with SEND.
These free, DfE-funded sessions also include time for networking, giving you the chance to connect with colleagues, share experiences and learn from different approaches across the sector. Join any or all events that match your priorities and availability.
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Frequently asked questions
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.
On the Government’s website, you can find more information on the Condition of Funding Policy on the 16 to 19 funding: maths and English condition of funding page.
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
You can find all the information for each element of the programme on their individual pages above.
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Attend the MEI Conference 2026
2-3 July 2026, Keele University
Since 1990, the MEI Conference has been at the forefront of our efforts to support maths education. It reflects our philosophy that emphasising understanding and highlighting the connections within maths is the key to developing fluency, confidence and enjoyment in maths.
