COURSE OVERVIEW
A supportive, collaborative space for teachers delivering Core Maths to develop their practice alongside colleagues following the same specification.
Open to both new and experienced Core Maths teachers, the networks meet four times across the academic year and focus on the topics that matter most to your classroom. Before each session, you are invited to suggest discussion themes, ensuring the content is relevant and responsive to participants’ needs.
Sessions provide the opportunity to explore common challenges, share effective approaches, and reflect on what works in practice. Networks are facilitated by an AMSP Core Maths Champion with experience of teaching the course, supporting discussion while keeping sessions participant-led.
We run Core Maths Specification Networks for the following qualifications: AQA 2A, AQA 2B, AQA 2C, OCR and Edexcel.
4 rounds of networks per academic year
All sessions will be held on Zoom.
Please view or download the study schedule for specific dates for this year’s networks.
Summary
| Format | Online |
| Audience | Teachers |
| Duration | 1.5 Hours |
| Sessions | 1 |
| Time: | 16:00 – 17:30 |
| Cost | Free |
The networks run twice in the Autumn term, and once in both the Spring and Summer terms.
Curriculum: Core Maths
Focus: Contextualised Problem-Solving, Resourcing, Sharing Best Practice, Using Technology, Curriculum Planning
What you will learn
Strengthen your Core Maths teaching through shared discussion and practical ideas.
Sharing Best Practice
Build confidence in addressing common challenges through shared discussion and expert facilitation.
Strengthening Core Maths in your school/college
Explore strategies and classroom approaches that can support the effective delivery of Core Maths in your establishment.
Collaborative Professional Growth
Gain insight from peers teaching the same specification to broaden your understanding and practice.
Study Schedule
I find attending the Specification Network meetings so useful. I’m an experienced teacher of Core Maths, yet I still come away from each meeting with fresh ideas to further develop my teaching of this amazing course.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your common questions and concerns answered
All teachers are eligible for a free place on this course. Priority will be given to teachers in state-funded schools and colleges in England.
Priority will be given to teachers in state-funded schools and colleges in England. Where we have spare capacity, we extend our support to other teachers and operate a waiting list.
All teachers of Core Maths will benefit from attending the networks
No, each network will cover different content, which will be determined by the participants of the network. You will have the opportunity to suggest a discussion topic within the application form.
No, but due to the discursive nature of these meetings, microphones are essential, and cameras are encouraged.
Yes, we hold sessions once the pre-release papers are released and are split into the relevant specifications. Applications usually open up early in January.
The AMSP offers a variety of support for Core Maths teachers:
Visit our Core Maths professional development page
As part of the AMSP, you can also register for free resources via MEI’s Integral learning platform.
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