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Tom Button @tombutton.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The AMSP 'Bringing the Maths of Data Science and AI into the A level Mathematics classroom' PD course is now open for booking for the autumn term 4 online sessions and a study day in London, Birmingham or Manchester (and there's a £350 bursary for attending!) amsp.org.uk/teachers/mat...

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Tom Button @tombutton.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The AMSP Maths into Data Science and AI courses for #ALevelMaths and non-A level Maths students are now open for booking for the autumn term. You can apply now for your students at: A level - amsp.org.uk/teachers/mat... Non A level - amsp.org.uk/teachers/mat...

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Great article by @tomrocksmaths.bsky.social. Getting to the top levels in maths is possible for all groups and backgrounds, but it is currently harder for some people than others. Hence why equity in maths education at all prior attainment levels is so important @meimaths.bsky.social

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Yes this is the important thing. And it will be hard to get right, but I don’t think it’s impossible.

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Being a senior leader at work and a lone parent at home is a joy. But it is also hard. Resisting the urge to try and be a ‘superwoman’ and do it all is hardest of all. Thank-you to the group of inspirational women at the @teachfirst.bsky.social women leadership event for the cup refill #IWD26

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Felicity Hannah @felicityhannah.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.

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Woman named as Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first

The 63-year-old archbishop-designate is married to Eamonn Mullally, with whom she has two children. Originally from Woking in Surrey, she was the UK's chief nursing officer from 1999 to 2004.

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The Mathematical Association @mathematicala.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Join our next live webinar with Dr Cath Gripton as she shares the latest research and finding about how Maths is taught in Reception, Y7 and Y12 in England. Tuesday 18th November @ 16.00 Book: buff.ly/aI37pJ0

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

I’m proud to work in the third sector. Lots of charities do amazing things. But some charities use their status to propagate dangerous and illegal ideals. Let’s project women and girls from this.

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Nah, that would have been ParentPay Flaps alert or something

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

The parent newsletter of my son's school today warned against unsolicited psychologists...

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

A-level Maths /FM teachers - free course + bursary for PD on the maths behind AI. Learn about: - Desmos and Python to explore data - Machine learning algorithms - The maths behind AI

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Teachers of A-level Maths/FM - sign up Y12/13s for a FREE @meimaths.bsky.social 'Maths into Data Science and AI' course where they - Learn how to code using Python - Learn about AI builds models from HUGE datasets - Build visualisations from REAL data - Explore ethics of AI. Great for UCAS/job apps

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

If I have missed something further south I’m sure @learningmaths.bsky.social will correct me

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

I’ve visited @kielderobservatory.bsky.social and @herstmonceuxobs.bsky.social this summer. Have I been to the most northern and most southern observatories in England?

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

It’s a pleasure as always to be at @herstmonceuxobs.bsky.social astronomy festival. Surrounded by inspiring people and surroundings.

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Day 1 of my new role at @meimaths.bsky.social. Have just been made a ‘enjoy your first day’ breakfast by #boy2. Nothing better to kick off a new job than coffee, lemon drizzle cake, chocolate and a brioche. To be eaten with a spoon.

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

The rich collaboration went 'further' than sharing resources and included digital role models and cross-partner events. Do have a read of the final impact report: static1.squarespace.com/static/67bdb...

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

The activity was diverse: from virtual labs and STEM trucks to TikTok videos and alumni-led workshops, reflecting the diversity of the young people the partners aimed to reach. Importantly, 74% of young people reported more positive attitudes toward physics after engaging with the programme.

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Outside of my day job I was very pleased to be asked to be involved in evaluating the hashtag#PlanetPossibility consortium of grassroots charities, universities, and education partners across the UK. Over three years this consortium reached nearly 95,000 people.

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MꙬse Allain @mooseallain.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Thanks. I am very much allowed to keep connections with the EEF trials as they get going!

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

It was also great to meet and speak to other MEI colleagues about future plans and I am looking forward to getting started. Meeting my new colleagues at a conference was a great was to see the rich vein of expertise permeating MEI.

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

#SarahHart keynote made me wonder how many Booker Prize winning novels have a mathematical twist, and during @susannemallett.bsky.social on supporting out-of-field maths teachers played with double sided counters AND talked Secondary Non-specialists EEF trial www.ncetm.org.uk/maths-hubs/a... 3/n

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EEF trial of the Secondary Non-specialist Teachers SKTM Programme

Information for schools, including FAQs

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

@eltimbre.bsky.social and #RebeccaAtherfold on using Oak resources in Post-16, @tombutton.bsky.social on legacy and future of MEI's data science and AI programmes, and #RosieBenton, #CatherineBerry and #AndyLumley on the new Integral PowerPoints highlighted agility of this wonderful charity. 2/n

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

@meimaths.bsky.social conference 2025 extra special since I will be joining the organisation at their first Chief Learning Officer in September. Leaving NCETM will be hard but evaluation is in VERY capable hands and that the two organisations are linked by shared vision and partnership working. 1/n

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Join us in contributing to a nationally-important initiative with the potential to make a real positive difference to students' maths learning and the maths teaching profession. Watch: youtu.be/sTk5RD3TUfE Find out: www.ncetm.org.uk/features/goi... Apply: www.ncetm.org.uk/maths-hubs-p... (n/n)

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

All out-of-field maths teachers will receive - fully-funded high quality PD in either 2025/26 or 2026/27 - £500 or £1000 for each school as an incentive - Regular updates and communications from the team. (3/n)

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

We have had generous funding from @theeef.bsky.social for a national RCT evaluation and the expert evaluators @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social on board to conduct it. @ncetm.bsky.social, #MathsHubs and #Etio need secondary schools and Multi-Academy Trusts on board as research participants. (2/n)

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Over the last couple of months I have been watching - Expertly designed and led PD - With out-of-field maths teachers 'growing' their identity as mathematician, - Become even better at teaching students who need maths teachers the most. So important that these programmes externally evaluated. (1/n)

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

We want to work with primary schools educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and... and secondary schools educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and... across England. Please read my blog www.ncetm.org.uk/features/goi... express your interest. Thanks!

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Each evaluation will also look at secondary outcomes such as pupil confidence and teacher knowledge, and the effectiveness of programme implementation. All trial schools will receive an incentive and are very important to contribute to educational research and future funding.

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

We are looking to recruit 580 schools (yikes) over two programmes, our expert evaluators are @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social and @nferclassroom.bsky.social. We will compare pupil attainment in an intervention and control groups for both programmes, hoping for a statistically significant difference.

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

The trials are of the @ncetm.bsky.social Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics (Secondary Non-specialist Teachers) Programme, and the Mastering Number at Reception and KS1 Programme. These programmes are best suited to an RCT methodology as there is a clear(ish) flow activity->impact.

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Milestone for me today in my role as Director for Evaluation and Impact at @ncetm.bsky.social today - can confirm that we will take part in not one, but two @theeef.bsky.social funded RCTs in 2025/26. This is something we have wanted for a long time! I have written a blog about it (thread below)

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BBO Maths Hub @bbomathshub.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

EXCITING NEWS 👋 Our Hub has been chosen to take part in an EEF trial for 2025-2026 looking at the impact of the SKTM: Secondary Non-Specialists programme. To read more about how you can be involved, please visit our website: bbomathshub.org.uk/project/spec... @ncetm.bsky.social

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Kent & Medway Maths Hub @kandmmathshub.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

We're excited to be participating in an EEF trial looking at the impact of the SKTM for Secondary Non-Specialists. Check out how this programme can support your school and why the trial is such an exciting opportunity! www.ncetm.org.uk/features/cpd... @NCETM

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CPD for non-specialists that strengthens maths departments

How do Maths Hubs support teachers whose main subject isn’t maths?

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Proud to be a leader at the Amy Johnson air scout group! And also proud to be at @kandmmathshub.bsky.social tomorrow. I might bring my scarf!

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Not sure about the ‘reserved parking’ sign. With you and @j9allen.bsky.social visiting it should have said ‘extrovert parking’…;)

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

We end our discussion with how the recommendations and future directions in the report link with current and future Maths Hub activity. So grab a cuppa and enjoy! (n/n)

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

We then move to the importance of mathematical talk, and how this connects with our ongoing work on oracy. Problem-solving is next (including a nod to John Mason), and the use of representations and manipulatives (3/n)

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

We start with an overview and and how the Maths Hubs Network was consulted. We summarise the findings and how they are themed. The review highlighted challenges of maths teachers shortages and COVID and how this has influenced practice (2/n)

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Clearly I still use Jazz Hands on a podcast! Have a listen to my and Carol's take on @theeef.bsky.social secondary practice review. Thread below to whet your appetite... (1/n)

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Secondary Maths: Inside the EEF Practice Review

We explore the key findings of the EEF Secondary Maths Practice Review

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Currently reading a PhD thesis in a street food terrace bar in Hackney Wick. Ive never felt more cool.

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Deb Friis @runningstitch314.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

In #MathsToday I taught a y7 class that I don't normally teach, and filmed them doing some Fluency tasks using double number lines from @ncetm.bsky.social Secondary. They were a pleasure and showed some great insights.

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Dr. Jen Shearman @jenshearman.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

It’s the - ahem - small things in life that should be celebrated ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩⬛⬛ ⬛🟨🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

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