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NCETM Press Background Information

The National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM) is a Department for Education initiative to improve teaching and learning in maths at all stages of education in the state-funded sector in England. It was established in 2006 by the then Department for Education and Skills in response to Professor Adrian Smith’s 2004 report, Making Mathematics Count. It is now integral to RISE delivery.

The NCETM supports the collaborative professional development of teachers of maths, and the development of maths teaching across departments and schools, in two main ways. First, through the coordination of the Maths Hubs Programme, and second, through providing resources, information and guidance via its website.

Tribal Group has been the principal body leading the contract since 2009 (the organisation within Tribal responsible for the contract is known as Etio). In recent years, a key partner has been MEI. The current contract began in summer 2022.

Journalists seeking additional information on the NCETM and/or the Maths Hubs Programme should email an enquiry to info@ncetm.org.uk.