According to recent ONS data, less than 9% of UK domiciled students who are enrolled onto STEM-related subjects at UK universities are black.

Returning to school after the six-week summer break can feel like a complete reset in a similar way to the New Year.

Now that we’re several weeks into the school summer break, your attention will soon be turning towards one of the most important days in the academic year: results day.

In May, the Future Teaching Scholars (FTS) team welcomed its Scholars to the 2024 National Conference in Birmingham.

If you work at a secondary school with a sixth form now or in future, you may have the opportunity to teach further education classes in addition to Key Stages 3 and 4. Post-16 maths and physics represent a natural step-up in terms of curriculum depth – but what are the differences in teaching practice?

GCSEs are arguably the most important exams that all students sit. And with them, undeniably, a certain level of anxiety and stress will set in for your Year 11s. But when does “a certain level” become too much? And what separates test anxiety from normal levels of anxiety?

It is widely known that the key determinant of student achievement throughout school is teacher quality. According to research by the EEF (Education Endowment Fund), high-quality teaching can narrow the disadvantage gap and is pivotal in improving pupil outcomes.

Next week is National Careers Week: a one-week celebration of careers guidance in education across the UK. Whilst it’s likely that your school will be approaching this with your students firmly in mind, we want to ensure that you’re thinking about your own career development too.

In a recent survey of parents from a lower socio-economic background, over half (51%) believe that their children are unlikely to have a career in science, technology, engineering, or maths (STEM).

This week, Education Development Trust (EDT) launched its fifth Annual Impact Report, which demonstrates the incredible growth in the reach and impact of EDT’s work around the world in 2022/23.

Whoever said that moving house was the most stressful situation in life has clearly never taught a class full of Year 9s. But while some people naturally thrive in stressful environments, for many of us it can cause our wellbeing to fluctuate.

The Early Career Framework (ECF) is a two-year induction package which supports new teachers with their early career development.

A new academic year is a great opportunity to review what worked well last year and consider what you could do differently to maximise your success.

At the beginning of the summer break, the Future Teaching Scholars team hosted the summer Scholar to Scholar live virtual event.

We are proud to share that one of our exceptional Scholars has been promoted to the position of Deputy Head of Maths – whilst still in his second year as an early career teacher!

Last month, the Future Teaching Scholars (FTS) team welcomed its Year 5 and 6 Scholars to the annual ECT (Early Career Teacher) National Conference in Birmingham at the Crowne Plaza NEC Hotel.

The Future Teaching Scholars (FTS) team welcomed its Year 4 Scholars to the annual ITT (Initial Teacher Training) National Conference, in Birmingham at the Crowne Plaza NEC Hotel.

Teachers learn an enormous amount in the first few years of their career – everything from how to deliver the curriculum and commanding a classroom, to multi-tasking and organisational skills. But one thing that a teacher often has to discover for themselves is how best to utilise their time off.

During the summer break, Future Teaching Scholars hosted the Summer Scholar to Scholar virtual event.

Last month, our very first cohort of Scholars that joined Future Teaching Scholars in 2016 graduated from the programme.

Last month, Future Teaching Scholars hosted its first Scholar to Scholar event of the year which was hosted virtually.

Last week, Ofqual announced a package of support for students taking GCSE examinations this summer across all subjects, including maths and physics.

In December, the Future Teaching Scholars team welcomed Scholars in Years 4, 5 and 6 of the programme to our annual National Conference.

This month, Future Teaching Scholars hosted its biannual Scholar to Scholar event virtually. The Scholar to Scholar events provide an opportunity for those who have just started their Initial Teacher Training (ITT) year to hear directly from some of our Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) Scholars about their experiences in the classroom.

This month, the Future Teaching Scholars National Conference for Scholars in years 1 to 3 of the programme returned to live event format at the East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham.

Scholar Maddy Anderson recently completed her research paper on the impact of maths anxiety as part of her final year project of her degree course. Maddy shares key parts of her research and findings below as well as suggestions for teaching practice to reduce maths anxiety in pupils.

In recent months we have asked several Scholars about their experiences of teaching and working in school during the pandemic.

Read about how Saffron is doing on the programme, her motivations to teach, and her Mathswithmissblake social accounts!

As a life-long learner Don Stewart inspired students and teachers as a admirable maths educator.

Making the most of opportunities before your employment in a school.

This month, our Scholars got together for another Scholar to Scholar event.

The international competition set up to encourage young mathematics learners is back!

FTS successfully deliver annual ITT & NQT National Conference online.

In our Scholar to Scholar event, NQTs reflect on first term.

“I’m so glad to finally be teaching in front of my own classes!”

FTS virtual National Conference was an online success.

Dive into the world of online training technology.

FTS Scholars share their experience of applying for teacher training positions.

All of our first cohort of scholars have secured roles as newly qualified teachers!

Future Teaching Scholars continue to impress heads as Cohort 2 attend interviews…

Today is National Thank A Teacher Day!

James Brookes from Brigshaw High School in West Yorkshire shares his feedback on employing our Scholars for their ITT year

Scholar Luke Berry appreciates the opportunity to see research in practice…

Suggest a theme for the International Day of Mathematics 2021

An annual international competition set up to encourage young mathematics learners…

Mark McKelvie, Principal of Pudsey Grangefield School, shares his thoughts…

Scholar Muhammed Uddin tells us about his experience…

Scholars part way through their ITT year share their top tips…

Future Teaching Scholars impress heads as cohort two attend interviews…