How does it work?

Build your own CPD event to suit your establishment’s priorities and your teachers’ development needs.

The Menu is designed to meet the needs of all providers delivering GCSE Mathematics resit, Functional Skills Maths, or other Level 2 and below maths qualifications for learners aged 16-19. It is organised into four strands:

  • Curriculum design – structuring effective and coherent learning journeys
  • Teaching approaches and pedagogical strategies – refining classroom practice to improve learning outcomes
  • Learner engagement and motivation – increasing student participation, confidence and enthusiasm
  • Deepening mathematical understanding – strengthening learners’ core knowledge and conceptual connections

Enjoy total flexibility, with all CPD available as in-person or online sessions at a time and location that suits you.

Benefits of the Further Education Maths CPD Menu

The Further Education Maths CPD Menu has been designed to meet the needs of all providers delivering GCSE Mathematics resit, Functional Skills Maths, or other Level 2 and below maths qualifications for learners aged 16-19.

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Flexible Delivery

Choose the elements that match your establishment’s priorities, delivered at a time and place that works for you and your team.

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Expert Leads

The menu is delivered by expert FE maths specialists who understand the unique challenges of post-16 GCSE resit, Functional Skills, and other level 2 or below qualifications.

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Tailored to Local Needs

Choose from a range of topics mapped to national priorities and adapted to your students, staff, and departmental context.

Which topics can I choose?

Elements of the CPD menu are available in various lengths. Please contact our FE team to discuss your options and how we can best support you.

Frequently asked questions

Your common questions and concerns answered

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. 

The MEI Further Education CPD programme is funded by the UK Government to provide professional development to teachers in statutory Further Education settings in England. This funding is specifically for teachers whose students are subject to the Government’s Condition of Funding policy in these settings.

There is no limit on how many staff can attend a CPD event. We can work around your needs.

The MEI CPD team can design professional development which fits your needs. We’re very happy to discuss your requirements – please get in touch.

Support for further education maths teachers

Adult Maths Education and Skills Network

FE National Online Events

Half-termly online sessions for leaders and teachers which explore practical, inclusive strategies to help all students thrive.

Audience: Teachers
When: 26 Nov
Format: 6 throughout the year
Cost: Free

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Further Education CPD Leader of Maths

Leaders of Maths in Further Education

Supporting new and aspiring Maths Leads to build confidence and develop strong leadership skills in this demanding role.

Audience: Teachers and Leaders
When: To be confirmed
Format: Blended
Cost: Free

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Further Education CPD Teaching GCSE Mathematics Resit

Teaching GCSE Mathematics Resit

Improve your subject knowledge and learn more about the principles of effective pedagogy in GCSE Mathematics resit teaching in a Further Education setting.

Audience: Teachers and Leaders
When: To be confirmed
Format: Blended
Cost: Free

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Further Education CPD Teaching Functional Skills

Teaching Functional Skills Maths

Improve your subject knowledge and understand the expectations for a Functional Skills Maths course, the principles of effective pedagogy and DfE content mapping.

Audience: Teachers and Leaders
When: To be confirmed
Format: Blended
Cost: Free

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Contact us

Contact us to speak to one of our experts about your bespoke professional development.