Secondary Round-up - October 2025

In this month's Secondary Round-up:

• Creating a collaborative culture with teaching for mastery - we visit Plashet School in East Ham to find out how teaching for mastery is transforming maths for teachers and students
• The impact of the Secondary Mastery Specialist Programme - Katie-Jayne Martin shares how becoming a Secondary Mastery Specialist has influenced her practice, her department and her students
• The maths gender gap and why it matters - Charlie Stripp explores the widening gap in achievement between girls and boys and what can be done to address the issue
• Angles Maths Hub Lead recognised with national teaching award - we celebrate Nicola Coe, who has been recognised in the Lifetime Achievement category in the Pearson National Teaching Awards
• MEI’s Further Education Maths Challenge - sign up now for this exciting national competition aimed at FE students working towards a grade 4 or FSQ in maths
• Maths Week England - Join MWE’s celebration of maths from 15-23 November. Free daily activities, puzzles and events for all ages.

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