The government has been urged to create guidelines outlining the provision of career-long CPD for mathematics teachers to help deliver its “ambitious goals” for post-16 study.
The Advisory Committee on Mathematics Education (ACME) says that the government must increase the number of “highly qualified, motivated, expert teachers” to ensure there is capacity for more students to continue to study mathematics to the age of 18.
A 16-page report released this week says ministers must help to nurture a culture of professional development and makes seven recommendations for the Department for Education (DfE).
The report – entitled Empowering Teachers: Success for learners – says the government should compile guidelines for use by school leaders and mathematics subject leaders.
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