RISE

Improving Outcomes Through Mathematics

The East Midlands West Maths Hub is a key partner within the Universal RISE offer, supporting schools to improve attainment, strengthen teaching and learning, and ensure every child develops confidence and success in mathematics.

Through fully funded professional development, collaborative networks and evidence-informed programmes, schools can access practical support to improve outcomes for pupils and build sustainable capacity within their teams.

How Can the Maths Hub Support Your School?

Raising Attainment

Schools can access approaches to improve pupil achievement through:

Teaching for Mastery programmes
Mastering Number initiatives
Curriculum and assessment development
Professional development for teachers and leaders
Subject-specific improvement networks

These opportunities help schools create coherent mathematics provision that improves understanding, confidence and outcomes for all learners.

Reception and Early Years

A strong foundation in mathematics is essential for future success.

The East Midlands West Maths Hub supports Reception practitioners through:

Mastering Number at Reception and KS1
Professional development for EYFS staff
Evidence-informed approaches to developing number sense
Support aligned to the Best Start in Life agenda

This work aligns closely with the RISE priority of improving outcomes in Reception and ensuring children have the strongest possible start to their education.

Explore Reception Mathematics Support

Inclusive Mathematics Classrooms

Teaching for Mastery approaches support schools to provide an ambitious mathematics curriculum for all pupils.

Schools can develop expertise in:

Adaptive teaching
Addressing misconceptions
Representation and structure
Small-step curriculum design
Mathematical reasoning and problem solving
Supporting pupils who need additional challenge or support

These approaches help remove barriers to learning and ensure that every child can succeed in mathematics.

Explore our Teaching for Mastery Primary & Secondary Work Groups

Developing Subject and System Leaders

The Maths Hub provides opportunities for leaders to strengthen mathematics provision across their school or trust through:

Subject Leader Work Groups
Collaborative professional networks
Mastery Specialist development
School-to-school improvement support
Sharing effective practice across the region

This aligns with the Universal RISE ambition of connecting schools, sharing expertise and building system-wide improvement.

Transform Mathematics Teaching and Learning

Access fully funded support through the East Midlands West Maths Hub and discover how evidence-informed mathematics teaching can improve outcomes for every child.