Em Bell
@eltimbre.bsky.social
Mum, wife, geek, hexagonphile
MEI & NCETM
FE Maths
Own opinions & views
⭐Ad astra per aspera⭐
Immingham, NE Lincs, UK
MEI & NCETM
FE Maths
Own opinions & views
⭐Ad astra per aspera⭐
Immingham, NE Lincs, UK
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🎉 Huge congratulations to @suemadgwick.bsky.social and Emma Bell from the NCETM on being among the first 100 cohort of Fellows of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences.
This recognition reflects their sustained leadership and contribution to maths education and broader mathematical sciences.👏
This recognition reflects their sustained leadership and contribution to maths education and broader mathematical sciences.👏
Two NCETM Directors recognised as Fellows of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences
Sue Madgwick, Deputy Director at the NCETM, and Emma Bell, Director for Post-16 GCSE and Functional Skills Qualifications (FSQ) are among the first cohort of Fellows
www.ncetm.org.uk
January 30, 2026 at 12:23 PM
🎉 Huge congratulations to @suemadgwick.bsky.social and Emma Bell from the NCETM on being among the first 100 cohort of Fellows of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences.
This recognition reflects their sustained leadership and contribution to maths education and broader mathematical sciences.👏
This recognition reflects their sustained leadership and contribution to maths education and broader mathematical sciences.👏
⭐So proud to be appointed as an inaugural fellow of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences ⭐
Looking forward to meeting the rest of the cohort later today and being able to champion FE and Adult maths in the work ahead.
@meimaths.bsky.social @ncetm.bsky.social #MathsMatter #MathsHubs
Looking forward to meeting the rest of the cohort later today and being able to champion FE and Adult maths in the work ahead.
@meimaths.bsky.social @ncetm.bsky.social #MathsMatter #MathsHubs
👏 Congratulations @Emma Bell – helping put maths at the heart of public policy making and the nation’s future.
Today, Emma joins the UK’s strongest mathematicians to form the inaugural cohort of Fellows at the National Academy for Mathematical Sciences in London.
Read more:
Today, Emma joins the UK’s strongest mathematicians to form the inaugural cohort of Fellows at the National Academy for Mathematical Sciences in London.
Read more:
AcadMathSci appoints its first cohort of Fellows - Academy for the Mathematical Sciences
We're proud and delighted to announce the appointment of our cohort of Founding Fellows. This is a historic milestone for the Academy: the next step in our vision to bring together the UK’s strongest…
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January 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM
⭐So proud to be appointed as an inaugural fellow of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences ⭐
Looking forward to meeting the rest of the cohort later today and being able to champion FE and Adult maths in the work ahead.
@meimaths.bsky.social @ncetm.bsky.social #MathsMatter #MathsHubs
Looking forward to meeting the rest of the cohort later today and being able to champion FE and Adult maths in the work ahead.
@meimaths.bsky.social @ncetm.bsky.social #MathsMatter #MathsHubs
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📢 Regional ITT Providers Community
National Online Webinar | Wednesday 4th February | 4pm - 5.15pm
👥 For ITT professionals working with primary teachers or secondary maths teachers.
To register your place, please scan the QR code!
National Online Webinar | Wednesday 4th February | 4pm - 5.15pm
👥 For ITT professionals working with primary teachers or secondary maths teachers.
To register your place, please scan the QR code!
January 26, 2026 at 2:59 PM
📢 Regional ITT Providers Community
National Online Webinar | Wednesday 4th February | 4pm - 5.15pm
👥 For ITT professionals working with primary teachers or secondary maths teachers.
To register your place, please scan the QR code!
National Online Webinar | Wednesday 4th February | 4pm - 5.15pm
👥 For ITT professionals working with primary teachers or secondary maths teachers.
To register your place, please scan the QR code!
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Is the impending February half-term childcare juggle getting you down? Work TERM-TIME ONLY with us!
✔ 22HRS A WEEK
✔ HYBRID
✔ WE HAVE BISCUITS (and we're lovely to work with too!)
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✔ 22HRS A WEEK
✔ HYBRID
✔ WE HAVE BISCUITS (and we're lovely to work with too!)
Search here buff.ly/wCdSYDM
January 26, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Is the impending February half-term childcare juggle getting you down? Work TERM-TIME ONLY with us!
✔ 22HRS A WEEK
✔ HYBRID
✔ WE HAVE BISCUITS (and we're lovely to work with too!)
Search here buff.ly/wCdSYDM
✔ 22HRS A WEEK
✔ HYBRID
✔ WE HAVE BISCUITS (and we're lovely to work with too!)
Search here buff.ly/wCdSYDM
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⭐Three vacancies for Maths Education Support Specialists at @meimaths.bsky.social ⭐
1) School & Stakeholder Engagement
2) Secondary Teacher Support
3) Level 3 Teacher Support
Closing date is 09-02-2026
More info can be found here: mei.org.uk/about/careers/
⭐Please share⭐
1) School & Stakeholder Engagement
2) Secondary Teacher Support
3) Level 3 Teacher Support
Closing date is 09-02-2026
More info can be found here: mei.org.uk/about/careers/
⭐Please share⭐
Careers at MEI - Join our team
We work at the forefront of innovation in education, developing ideas and practical solutions, and welcome the fresh ideas new colleagues can bring.
mei.org.uk
January 23, 2026 at 4:02 PM
⭐Three vacancies for Maths Education Support Specialists at @meimaths.bsky.social ⭐
1) School & Stakeholder Engagement
2) Secondary Teacher Support
3) Level 3 Teacher Support
Closing date is 09-02-2026
More info can be found here: mei.org.uk/about/careers/
⭐Please share⭐
1) School & Stakeholder Engagement
2) Secondary Teacher Support
3) Level 3 Teacher Support
Closing date is 09-02-2026
More info can be found here: mei.org.uk/about/careers/
⭐Please share⭐
⭐Three vacancies for Maths Education Support Specialists at @meimaths.bsky.social ⭐
1) School & Stakeholder Engagement
2) Secondary Teacher Support
3) Level 3 Teacher Support
Closing date is 09-02-2026
More info can be found here: mei.org.uk/about/careers/
⭐Please share⭐
1) School & Stakeholder Engagement
2) Secondary Teacher Support
3) Level 3 Teacher Support
Closing date is 09-02-2026
More info can be found here: mei.org.uk/about/careers/
⭐Please share⭐
Careers at MEI - Join our team
We work at the forefront of innovation in education, developing ideas and practical solutions, and welcome the fresh ideas new colleagues can bring.
mei.org.uk
January 23, 2026 at 4:02 PM
⭐Three vacancies for Maths Education Support Specialists at @meimaths.bsky.social ⭐
1) School & Stakeholder Engagement
2) Secondary Teacher Support
3) Level 3 Teacher Support
Closing date is 09-02-2026
More info can be found here: mei.org.uk/about/careers/
⭐Please share⭐
1) School & Stakeholder Engagement
2) Secondary Teacher Support
3) Level 3 Teacher Support
Closing date is 09-02-2026
More info can be found here: mei.org.uk/about/careers/
⭐Please share⭐
It’s the FE Mastery Specialist residential and the specialists are advocating for the “ultimate” maths representation for FE learners!
A lot of appreciation for @studymaths.bsky.social in the room!
@ncetm.bsky.social
#MathsHubs
#FEMaths
A lot of appreciation for @studymaths.bsky.social in the room!
@ncetm.bsky.social
#MathsHubs
#FEMaths
January 21, 2026 at 1:56 PM
It’s the FE Mastery Specialist residential and the specialists are advocating for the “ultimate” maths representation for FE learners!
A lot of appreciation for @studymaths.bsky.social in the room!
@ncetm.bsky.social
#MathsHubs
#FEMaths
A lot of appreciation for @studymaths.bsky.social in the room!
@ncetm.bsky.social
#MathsHubs
#FEMaths
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Here's this weeks #OCRMathsPuzzle.
Place a different prime number in each of the green cells of the grid below, so that the sum of each row and the sum of each column equal the given prime results.
#UKMathsChat #MathsToday #RecreationalMath
#PrimeNumbers #MathsSky
@cambridgeocr.bsky.social
Place a different prime number in each of the green cells of the grid below, so that the sum of each row and the sum of each column equal the given prime results.
#UKMathsChat #MathsToday #RecreationalMath
#PrimeNumbers #MathsSky
@cambridgeocr.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Here's this weeks #OCRMathsPuzzle.
Place a different prime number in each of the green cells of the grid below, so that the sum of each row and the sum of each column equal the given prime results.
#UKMathsChat #MathsToday #RecreationalMath
#PrimeNumbers #MathsSky
@cambridgeocr.bsky.social
Place a different prime number in each of the green cells of the grid below, so that the sum of each row and the sum of each column equal the given prime results.
#UKMathsChat #MathsToday #RecreationalMath
#PrimeNumbers #MathsSky
@cambridgeocr.bsky.social
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As many of you will already know, I'm here for all things maths & maths education 🤓
I will make sure that you have the latest updates around reform.
I will also share the events & resources that are coming your way to support your teaching and exam preparations.
Reach out if you need anything 📲
I will make sure that you have the latest updates around reform.
I will also share the events & resources that are coming your way to support your teaching and exam preparations.
Reach out if you need anything 📲
spongebob has a rainbow on his head and the word maths is on the bottom of his face .
ALT: spongebob has a rainbow on his head and the word maths is on the bottom of his face .
media.tenor.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:34 PM
As many of you will already know, I'm here for all things maths & maths education 🤓
I will make sure that you have the latest updates around reform.
I will also share the events & resources that are coming your way to support your teaching and exam preparations.
Reach out if you need anything 📲
I will make sure that you have the latest updates around reform.
I will also share the events & resources that are coming your way to support your teaching and exam preparations.
Reach out if you need anything 📲
✨Delighted to be hosting a breakout session at the @aoc-info.bsky.social English and Maths conference next month.
My session will focus on the possibilities and potential of a Post-16 Level 1 qualification from a student perspective.
www.aoc.co.uk/events-train...
Hope to see you there ✨
My session will focus on the possibilities and potential of a Post-16 Level 1 qualification from a student perspective.
www.aoc.co.uk/events-train...
Hope to see you there ✨
January 10, 2026 at 12:02 PM
✨Delighted to be hosting a breakout session at the @aoc-info.bsky.social English and Maths conference next month.
My session will focus on the possibilities and potential of a Post-16 Level 1 qualification from a student perspective.
www.aoc.co.uk/events-train...
Hope to see you there ✨
My session will focus on the possibilities and potential of a Post-16 Level 1 qualification from a student perspective.
www.aoc.co.uk/events-train...
Hope to see you there ✨
Thank you to Dr Cath Gripton for insight into the #ObservatoryforMathematicalEducation 2025 RoME report this morning ☕
I’m keen to see how the work evolves and what it tells us about FE and adult learning.
Thank you @amiemathematics.bsky.social for facilitating ⭐#FEMaths @ruthtrundley.bsky.social
I’m keen to see how the work evolves and what it tells us about FE and adult learning.
Thank you @amiemathematics.bsky.social for facilitating ⭐#FEMaths @ruthtrundley.bsky.social
January 10, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Thank you to Dr Cath Gripton for insight into the #ObservatoryforMathematicalEducation 2025 RoME report this morning ☕
I’m keen to see how the work evolves and what it tells us about FE and adult learning.
Thank you @amiemathematics.bsky.social for facilitating ⭐#FEMaths @ruthtrundley.bsky.social
I’m keen to see how the work evolves and what it tells us about FE and adult learning.
Thank you @amiemathematics.bsky.social for facilitating ⭐#FEMaths @ruthtrundley.bsky.social
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📣 We’re excited to welcome you to the newly formed Association for Mathematics in Education!
After bringing together five long-standing associations, we’re proud to unite our communities, expertise, and energy under our new association.
Watch our welcome video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uLL...
After bringing together five long-standing associations, we’re proud to unite our communities, expertise, and energy under our new association.
Watch our welcome video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uLL...
Welcome to AMiE
YouTube video by Association for Mathematics in Education (AMiE)
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:33 PM
📣 We’re excited to welcome you to the newly formed Association for Mathematics in Education!
After bringing together five long-standing associations, we’re proud to unite our communities, expertise, and energy under our new association.
Watch our welcome video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uLL...
After bringing together five long-standing associations, we’re proud to unite our communities, expertise, and energy under our new association.
Watch our welcome video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uLL...
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1 Week to go!
Join our upcoming webinar on 10th January with Dr Cath Gripton for a 'Review of Mathematical Education 2025'.
Providing insights into how mathematics is taught in Reception, Y7 and Y12 as well as learner attitudes to mathematics.
Book now: m-a.org.uk/webinar
Free for AMiE members
Join our upcoming webinar on 10th January with Dr Cath Gripton for a 'Review of Mathematical Education 2025'.
Providing insights into how mathematics is taught in Reception, Y7 and Y12 as well as learner attitudes to mathematics.
Book now: m-a.org.uk/webinar
Free for AMiE members
January 3, 2026 at 8:11 AM
1 Week to go!
Join our upcoming webinar on 10th January with Dr Cath Gripton for a 'Review of Mathematical Education 2025'.
Providing insights into how mathematics is taught in Reception, Y7 and Y12 as well as learner attitudes to mathematics.
Book now: m-a.org.uk/webinar
Free for AMiE members
Join our upcoming webinar on 10th January with Dr Cath Gripton for a 'Review of Mathematical Education 2025'.
Providing insights into how mathematics is taught in Reception, Y7 and Y12 as well as learner attitudes to mathematics.
Book now: m-a.org.uk/webinar
Free for AMiE members
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Could statistics predict which dresses Taylor Swift would wear to perform the Eras Tour's surprise songs? Two data-loving Swifties decided to find out...
https://academic.oup.com/jrssig/article/23/1/12/8380148 #freetoread #taylorswift
https://academic.oup.com/jrssig/article/23/1/12/8380148 #freetoread #taylorswift
January 5, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Could statistics predict which dresses Taylor Swift would wear to perform the Eras Tour's surprise songs? Two data-loving Swifties decided to find out...
https://academic.oup.com/jrssig/article/23/1/12/8380148 #freetoread #taylorswift
https://academic.oup.com/jrssig/article/23/1/12/8380148 #freetoread #taylorswift
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This term we are repeating 'The Maths of Data Science and AI' PD course for A level Maths teachers.
You can learn about the maths in AI and how to integrate this into your #ALevelMaths lessons. It's free and there's a £350 bursary for attending the study day!
amsp.org.uk/event/b23514...
You can learn about the maths in AI and how to integrate this into your #ALevelMaths lessons. It's free and there's a £350 bursary for attending the study day!
amsp.org.uk/event/b23514...
January 5, 2026 at 10:46 AM
This term we are repeating 'The Maths of Data Science and AI' PD course for A level Maths teachers.
You can learn about the maths in AI and how to integrate this into your #ALevelMaths lessons. It's free and there's a £350 bursary for attending the study day!
amsp.org.uk/event/b23514...
You can learn about the maths in AI and how to integrate this into your #ALevelMaths lessons. It's free and there's a £350 bursary for attending the study day!
amsp.org.uk/event/b23514...
🎄📵Out of Office📴❄️ for the Christmas break
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
See you in 2026 📆
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
See you in 2026 📆
December 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
🎄📵Out of Office📴❄️ for the Christmas break
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
See you in 2026 📆
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
See you in 2026 📆
December 22, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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We’ve been thrilled to see all the students working hard on this year’s Ritangle competition!
We'll be announcing the winning team at 4pm this afternoon right here on BlueSky – keep your eyes peeled!
#Ritangle2025 #MathsChallenge
We'll be announcing the winning team at 4pm this afternoon right here on BlueSky – keep your eyes peeled!
#Ritangle2025 #MathsChallenge
December 15, 2025 at 12:42 PM
We’ve been thrilled to see all the students working hard on this year’s Ritangle competition!
We'll be announcing the winning team at 4pm this afternoon right here on BlueSky – keep your eyes peeled!
#Ritangle2025 #MathsChallenge
We'll be announcing the winning team at 4pm this afternoon right here on BlueSky – keep your eyes peeled!
#Ritangle2025 #MathsChallenge
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I've had a great time over the last two weeks meeting teachers on the first set of our 'The Maths of Data Science and AI' teacher study days.
We're repeating the courses for #ALevelMaths teachers in the spring (with a bursary of £350 for the study day!).
Apply now: amsp.org.uk/event/b23514...
We're repeating the courses for #ALevelMaths teachers in the spring (with a bursary of £350 for the study day!).
Apply now: amsp.org.uk/event/b23514...
November 14, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I've had a great time over the last two weeks meeting teachers on the first set of our 'The Maths of Data Science and AI' teacher study days.
We're repeating the courses for #ALevelMaths teachers in the spring (with a bursary of £350 for the study day!).
Apply now: amsp.org.uk/event/b23514...
We're repeating the courses for #ALevelMaths teachers in the spring (with a bursary of £350 for the study day!).
Apply now: amsp.org.uk/event/b23514...
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If you are at #MathscConf39 come and say hi!
October 11, 2025 at 8:36 AM
If you are at #MathscConf39 come and say hi!
MEI’s first National Online Event for FE maths teachers is now live and available for bookings!
22 October | 14:00 - 15:30pm
How can we help students tackle maths gaps post-diagnostics?
Book now: buff.ly/1vCG820
#FEMaths #Post16Education
22 October | 14:00 - 15:30pm
How can we help students tackle maths gaps post-diagnostics?
Book now: buff.ly/1vCG820
#FEMaths #Post16Education
September 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Over 1,200 FE teachers have benefited from our Further Education Maths CPD programme. The refreshed CPD offer keeps what works and adds new resources, formats, and collaboration opportunities – all funded by the DfE.
Learn more: buff.ly/QF1Hc7z
#MathsTeachers
Learn more: buff.ly/QF1Hc7z
#MathsTeachers
September 22, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Over 1,200 FE teachers have benefited from our Further Education Maths CPD programme. The refreshed CPD offer keeps what works and adds new resources, formats, and collaboration opportunities – all funded by the DfE.
Learn more: buff.ly/QF1Hc7z
#MathsTeachers
Learn more: buff.ly/QF1Hc7z
#MathsTeachers
Amazing to leading this programme with my awesome team!
Get in touch with any questions or queries.
#FEMaths #FECPD #SpreadTheWord
Get in touch with any questions or queries.
#FEMaths #FECPD #SpreadTheWord
We’re excited to announce that our free FE CPD Programme has been refreshed to provide even more support for teachers!
Updated CPD Menu
Improved Extended Courses
New National Online Events
New Maths Matters Newsletter
Find out more: buff.ly/QF1Hc7z
#FEmaths
Updated CPD Menu
Improved Extended Courses
New National Online Events
New Maths Matters Newsletter
Find out more: buff.ly/QF1Hc7z
#FEmaths
September 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Amazing to leading this programme with my awesome team!
Get in touch with any questions or queries.
#FEMaths #FECPD #SpreadTheWord
Get in touch with any questions or queries.
#FEMaths #FECPD #SpreadTheWord
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We’re excited to announce that our free FE CPD Programme has been refreshed to provide even more support for teachers!
Updated CPD Menu
Improved Extended Courses
New National Online Events
New Maths Matters Newsletter
Find out more: buff.ly/QF1Hc7z
#FEmaths
Updated CPD Menu
Improved Extended Courses
New National Online Events
New Maths Matters Newsletter
Find out more: buff.ly/QF1Hc7z
#FEmaths
September 8, 2025 at 5:13 PM
We’re excited to announce that our free FE CPD Programme has been refreshed to provide even more support for teachers!
Updated CPD Menu
Improved Extended Courses
New National Online Events
New Maths Matters Newsletter
Find out more: buff.ly/QF1Hc7z
#FEmaths
Updated CPD Menu
Improved Extended Courses
New National Online Events
New Maths Matters Newsletter
Find out more: buff.ly/QF1Hc7z
#FEmaths
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🌟 Welcome back!
Whether you’re new to us or have been part of our community for a while, we’re excited to share this journey with you.
Wishing everyone a positive start to the new school year 💫
#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat
Whether you’re new to us or have been part of our community for a while, we’re excited to share this journey with you.
Wishing everyone a positive start to the new school year 💫
#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat
September 2, 2025 at 8:15 AM
🌟 Welcome back!
Whether you’re new to us or have been part of our community for a while, we’re excited to share this journey with you.
Wishing everyone a positive start to the new school year 💫
#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat
Whether you’re new to us or have been part of our community for a while, we’re excited to share this journey with you.
Wishing everyone a positive start to the new school year 💫
#Maths #EduSky #UKMathsChat