MEMBERS' NEWS IN BRIEF
AMiE Update - Mathematics Subject Associations Announce Merger to Form New, Shared Organisation
The 5 mathematics subject associations are excited to announce the successful outcome of the recent vote regarding their proposed merger to create a new, shared home for everyone involved in mathematics education: AMiE (Association for Mathematics in Education).
With an overwhelming majority (over 90%) of members in favour across the associations, this vote marks a significant milestone for the mathematics community and reaffirms each association’s ongoing commitment to advancing the field of mathematics education.
AMiE will bring together a broader network of dedicated people, resources, and expertise, to advocate for and improve the teaching and learning of mathematics. The merger brings together the key respected organisations from across the sector and will open up new opportunities for collaboration and impact.
In the coming months, the associations will work closely as they integrate and finalise the transition, with plans to publicly launch AMiE in late 2025.
Ruth Trundley, NAMA Chair, said: I am very excited that we are bringing together everyone with an interest in and passion for maths education, into one organisation, where we can continue to explore the themes and issues that interest us whilst also have access to thinking and collaboration with professionals across a community with a diverse set of interests and perspectives. The work of NAMA will be a strong thread within AMiE and I am looking forward to working with members in the coming years.
Regular updates will be shared throughout the process including details on how individuals can engage with and contribute to the new AMiE community.
Joint NAMA/AMET CPD Saturday Extravaganza
Those who can, teach teachers
Friday 28th February- Saturday 1st March 2025
Foxborough Primary School Slough SL3 8TX
An extended ‘CPD Saturday’ with AMET, running over two days with 5 amazing keynote speakers:
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Jenni Ingram
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Steph Sullivan
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Geoff Wake
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Judy Hornigold
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Mike Askew
There will also be the chance to select three workshops to attend, from a list of nine. Members have now received an email with booking details. If you haven't, please email admin@namamaths.org.uk.
Saturday 21st September 2024 10:00 - 12:00 - online
Local Learning Landscapes: Exploring coherence, equity and quality in mathematics teacher professional development in England
Catherine Gripton
Recent changes to the education system,which include the large scale roll out of academisation, have remodelled the schooling landscape in England. The structures through which teachers access primary mathematics professional development have changed with increased school autonomy, multi-academy trusts and regional curriculum hubs. Reporting on Wellcome-funded research into equity and quality in primary mathematics CPD, this session shares findings that local offers are experienced as fragmented and incoherent with substantial differences between localities.
In this session we will be reflecting on how the environment for teacher professional development has changed,considering the implications for subject leadership, curriculum resources and knowledge exchange. We will share thoughts on what teachers and subject leaders need and what might support this as the schooling landscape continues to evolve.