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How can enrichment support post-16 maths learners?

Join our next FE National Online Event to explore practical approaches to enrichment and hear ideas from colleagues across the sector.

📅 18 Nov 🕑 14:00-15:30

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#FEMaths #FurtherEducation
MEI promotional graphic for the Further Education Maths CPD Programme. The MEI logo appears top left above the programme name. Large text reads “What should enrichment look like in FE Maths?” Below, green text reads “Wednesday 18 November” and “Free | Online | 90 minutes”. On the right, an adult wearing glasses and a pink shirt stands and gestures beside classroom tables while students work with notebooks, papers, pens and a tablet. A whiteboard is behind the group. Semi-transparent dark blue, teal and green decorative dots, curves, rectangles and an X shape overlay the lower-right corner.
November 3, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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Missed the October start for our Further Education Maths CPD?

December cohorts are still open for:

📚 Teaching Functional Skills Maths: buff.ly/UoaDjbr

📈 Teaching GCSE Mathematics Resit: buff.ly/QJprJJz

🌟 Leaders of Maths in Further Education: buff.ly/NyuWSms

#FEMaths #FurtherEducation
MEI Further Education Maths CPD Programme graphic promoting Extended Courses. Text lists Teaching Functional Skills Maths, starting 6 October; Teaching GCSE Mathematics Resit, starting 1 October; and Leaders of Maths in Further Education, starting 7 October. On the right, a classroom photograph shows several learners seated at desks writing, with another person leaning over a desk. Large windows are visible in the background. Teal, green, navy and grey geometric shapes and a dotted pattern overlay the lower-right corner of the photograph. The MEI logo appears in the top-left corner.
October 27, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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What should enrichment look like in FE maths?

Join our next FE National Online Event as we explore how enrichment can boost engagement, confidence and transferable skills for post-16 learners.

📅 18 Nov 🕑 14:00-15:30

🔗 buff.ly/lip3bK0

#FEMaths #FurtherEducation
MEI promotional graphic for the Further Education Maths CPD Programme. The MEI logo appears in the top left, above the text “Further Education Maths CPD Programme”. Large dark blue text reads “What should enrichment look like in FE Maths?” Below, green text reads “Wednesday 18 November” and “Free | Online | 90 minutes”. The right side features a bright classroom photograph with large windows. Several people are seated at desks working with papers and notebooks, while another person stands leaning over a desk and looking at the work of a seated person. A blurred person writing at a desk fills the lower-left foreground of the photograph, with another partially visible figure on the far right. Overlaid in the lower-right corner are semi-transparent decorative shapes in dark blue, teal and green, including a dotted semicircle, blocks, curved shapes and an X-shaped motif.
October 20, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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Need CPD tailored to your team's priorities?

Our FE CPD Menu offers flexible support covering curriculum design, pedagogy, learner engagement and mathematical understanding.

Online or in-person.

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#FEMaths #FurtherEducation
MEI Further Education Maths CPD Menu graphic for “Bespoke professional development”. A classroom photograph shows several people seated at tables, with a person in an orange jumper in focus resting their chin on one hand. The photograph is overlaid with green, teal and dark blue geometric shapes, including stripes, dots, circles, blocks and horizontal lines. The title and subtitle appear below the photograph on a pale blue background, with the MEI logo in the bottom-right corner.
September 29, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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There’s still time to join our October Extended Courses.

📈 GCSE Mathematics Resit: buff.ly/QJprJJz
📚 Functional Skills Maths: buff.ly/UoaDjbr
🌟 Leaders of Maths in FE: buff.ly/NyuWSms

Flexible, blended professional development for FE maths teachers and leaders.

🔗 buff.ly/wr8I0ae

#FEMaths
MEI logo and Further Education Maths CPD Programme branding above the heading “Extended Courses”. Text lists three courses: Teaching Functional Skills Maths, starting 6 Oct; Teaching GCSE Mathematics Resit, starting 1 Oct; and Leaders of Maths in Further Education, starting 7 Oct. Alongside is a classroom photo showing several students working at tables while an adult leans over one student’s work. Green, navy and grey geometric graphics overlay the lower-right corner.
September 28, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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Free CPD for FE maths teachers 📣

Choose from:

📚 Teaching Functional Skills Maths: buff.ly/b5Yjcau

📈 Teaching GCSE Mathematics Resit: buff.ly/vfafiMA

🌟 Leaders of Maths in Further Education: buff.ly/HoTDkRm

October & December cohorts now open.

#FEMaths
MEI Further Education Maths CPD Programme graphic promoting Extended Courses. Text lists Teaching Functional Skills Maths, starting 6 October; Teaching GCSE Mathematics Resit, starting 1 October; and Leaders of Maths in Further Education, starting 7 October. On the right, a classroom photograph shows several learners seated at desks writing, with another person leaning over a desk. Large windows are visible in the background. Teal, green, navy and grey geometric shapes and a dotted pattern overlay the lower-right corner of the photograph. The MEI logo appears in the top-left corner.
September 22, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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🎓 The Further Education Maths CPD Programme is back for 2026/27

The programme includes:

📚 Functional Skills Maths
📈 GCSE Mathematics Resit
🌟 FE maths leadership
🤝 Bespoke CPD for FE teams

Plus National Online Events throughout the year.

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#FEMaths #FurtherEducation
Promotional graphic for MEI's Further Education Maths CPD Programme. A group of adults are gathered in discussion in a classroom or training setting, with one participant speaking while others listen. The image is overlaid with geometric shapes and patterns in green, blue and grey. Text reads: “Further Education Maths CPD Programme”. The MEI logo appears in the bottom-right corner.
September 18, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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teedixie.bsky.social TeeDixie ✊🏼 @teedixie.bsky.social · Sep 12
I looked at this far longer than I should have but it did make me laugh.

I suspect you will too if you’re over 30 😂😂😂
COOLNESS HOW COOL IT IS vs YOUR AGE Skateboarding Living alone Complaining about young people Banking Being good at patty cake Being told that you look older Celebrating your birthday The graph shows age along the x axis vs coolness along the y axis. The skateboarding one is basically a ramp 😂
September 12, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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💡 New blog now live 💡

The latest Pearson Functional Skills blog on Supporting Learners with ADHD is now live on our webpage.

#Pearson
#FunctionalSkills
#SEND
#ADHD
#FEmaths
#EnglishFE
#Apprenticeships

www.pearson.com/en-gb/work/i...
Supporting Learners with ADHD
Supporting Learners with ADHD
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April 23, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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New #FunctionalSkills Bitesize Webinar: Level 2 Inverse Proportion from #Pearson.

#FEmaths
#Apprenticeships

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANTF...
Functional Skills Bitesize | Teaching The Fundamentals | Level 2 Maths Inverse Proportion
YouTube video by Pearson UK & International Schools
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April 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Looking at the plans for new #FunctionalSkills English and maths resources for 2025. What areas would you like more support with? Drop your ideas in the chat below.

#Pearson
#Apprenticeships
#FEmaths
#EnglishFE
January 22, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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As the year ends, what will you do differently next year?

📅 27 August | FE maths CPD

Reflect on this year. Strengthen next year.

Free to eligible teachers only, please view our website for more information.

👉 buff.ly/d3hcFyN

#FEMaths
Clean promotional graphic for the MEI Further Education Maths CPD Programme on a light background. Large central text reads “How can we help future students by learning from this year’s cohort?” with the programme title above. Below, event details state “Thursday 27 August” and “Free | Online | 90 minutes.” Minimal decorative geometric shapes in muted green and grey appear along the bottom edge. The MEI logo is positioned in the lower right corner.
July 20, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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What can this year’s cohort teach us about improving outcomes next year?

📅 27 August 2026, 14:00 to 15:30

Reflect on student experiences and identify what to adapt for the year ahead.

Free to eligible teachers only, please view our website for more information.

👉 buff.ly/d3hcFyN

#FEMaths
Promotional graphic for the MEI Further Education Maths CPD Programme. On the left, the MEI logo appears above the headline “Further Education Maths CPD Programme” and large text reading “How can we help future students by learning from this year’s cohort?”. Below, event details state “Thursday 27 August” and “Free | Online | 90 minutes”. On the right, a classroom scene shows a teacher leaning over a desk to support students who are writing in notebooks. The space has large windows with natural light. Decorative geometric shapes and dot patterns overlay the bottom right corner.
July 14, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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The deadline to apply to be a Regional Centre for the MEI FE Maths Challenge 2026-2027 has been extended to 2 June.

Join a national programme connecting FE colleges across England and Wales.

➡️ buff.ly/8OhFLmV

#FEMathsChallenge #FEMaths
Promotional graphic for the FE Maths Challenge 2026–27, featuring a teacher leading a discussion with students in a classroom. Text reads “Register now as a Regional Lead” and “Closing date – 2 June.” The design includes teal and green geometric elements with the MEI logo in the bottom-right corner.
May 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Don’t miss the final FE National Online Event of the year.

📅 24 June

Learn from this year’s cohort and turn those insights into practical strategies for next year.

Free to eligible teachers. Register now: buff.ly/g5kgHAM

#FEMaths #FurtherEducation
Promotional graphic for the Further Education Maths CPD Programme. The left side shows the text: “How can we help future students by learning from this year’s cohort?” with event details: Wednesday 24 June, free, online, 90 minutes. The right side shows a classroom scene where an adult teacher is supporting several students working on maths tasks at their desks. The MEI logo appears in the top left corner, with subtle geometric design elements in the background.
May 27, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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There’s still time to apply to be a Regional Centre for the MEI FE Maths Challenge 2026–27.

Join a national programme connecting FE colleges across England & Wales.

➡️ Apply now

buff.ly/HjuLTpZ

#FEMathsChallenge #FEMaths
Promotional banner for the MEI FE Maths Challenge 2026–27, featuring a classroom scene with several learners gathered around tables using laptops, books, and papers, alongside centred text inviting registration as a Regional Lead with a closing date of 27 May.
May 26, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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The MEI FE Maths Challenge engaged 60,000+ students across 124 colleges in 2025–26.

Applications are now open for Regional Centres for 2026–27 — representing FE maths in your region as part of a national programme across England and Wales.

➡️ Apply here buff.ly/HjuLTpZ

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Further Education Maths Challenge - An MEI Competition
Boosts students' confidence, teamwork, and engagement with maths through our fun and supportive Further Educations Maths Challenge.
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May 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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As the year comes to a close, what can we learn from this year’s cohort?

📅 24 June, 14:00–15:30 | Online

Reflect on what worked, what to adapt, and how to better support future FE maths students.

Free to eligible teachers. Book now: buff.ly/g5kgHAM

#FEMaths #Post16Education
Promotional graphic for the Further Education Maths CPD Programme. The image shows a light background with the text: “How can we help future students by learning from this year’s cohort?” and event details: Wednesday 24 June, free, online, 90 minutes. The design includes abstract geometric shapes in green and grey tones and the MEI logo in the bottom right corner.
May 21, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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Don’t miss this chance to support your FE maths students to stay calm and confident.

📅 29 April | Online

Helping students stay calm & capable under exam pressure

Practical strategies you can use straight away.

Register now: buff.ly/kwU3nKD

#FEMaths #GCSEresit #FunctionalSkills
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April 23, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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Exams are coming — how can we help FE maths students to stay calm under pressure?

📅 29 Apr, 14:00–15:30 | Online

Helping students stay calm & capable under exam pressure

Free to eligible teachers. Book now: buff.ly/kwU3nKD

#FEMaths #Post16Education #MathsTeachers
Graphic promoting a Further Education Maths CPD session titled “How can we help students stay calm and capable under exam pressure?” Online event on Wednesday 29 April, 90 minutes.
April 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Leaders of Maths in Further Education is a 9-session course designed to help new and aspiring Maths Leads plan, inspire teams, and drive improvement. Free for FE teachers in England. Starts 11 Feb.

Sign up: buff.ly/VgwZkmb

#MathsLeadership #FEMaths #Post16
Leaders of Maths in Further Education starts 11 February 2026
January 9, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Improve your GCSE resit teaching with the FE Maths CPD Programme.

Teaching GCSE Mathematics Resit starts 12 Feb. Access practical strategies, expert guidance and support. Free in-depth training for FE teachers in England.

Sign up today: buff.ly/o5L1vAZ

#GCSEResit #FEMaths
Teaching GCSE Maths resit (TGMr) starts 12 February 2026
January 5, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Transform your Functional Skills teaching.

Access in-depth training to engage learners, boost outcomes and gain practical strategies. Free, DfE funded from 10 Feb.

Learn more: buff.ly/WWwr17S

#FEMaths #FunctionalSkills #Post16Education
Teaching Functional Skills Maths starts 10 February 2026
December 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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There’s still time to join our free Extended Courses for FE maths teachers.

Choose from 3 expert-led pathways: GCSE resit, Functional Skills, or Leadership – develop your practice with confidence.

Courses start soon: buff.ly/pVvuuHk
#FEMaths #Post16Education
November 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Transform your Functional Skills teaching.

Access in-depth training to engage learners, boost outcomes and gain practical strategies. Free | DfE funded | 11 Nov

Learn more: buff.ly/ZyUFt0W

#FEMaths #FunctionalSkills #Post16Education
October 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM