Matrix Maths Hub

The Maths Hubs programme is Department for Education funded and led by the NCETM (National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics). We bring together mathematics education professionals in a collaborative national network of 40 Hubs each locally led by an outstanding school or college, to develop and spread excellent practice, for the benefit of all pupils and students.

The Matrix Maths Hub supports schools and colleges to achieve excellence in mathematics education from Early Years to post-16. We are based in Bishop’s Stortford at The Hertfordshire and Essex High School.

Saffron Teaching School Hub areas covered:

The Matrix Maths Hub covers Harlow and the whole of Hertfordshire.
Braintree, Chelmsford, Epping Forest and Uttlesford are covered by the Venn Essex Maths Hub.

Find out more about the Matrix Maths Hub:

Visit our website: https://matrixmathshub.co.uk/
X: @MatrixMathsHub
NCTEM website: https://www.ncetm.org.uk/

Matrix Maths Hub - our 2026-27 Work Groups

We offer Subject Knowledge courses for teachers and teaching assistants in Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Post-16 phases, including free Work Groups specifically for Early Career Teachers.

Bookings for most of our 2025-26 Work Groups have now closed but it's not too early to register your interest for next year!

If you're looking to enrol in a Primary or Secondary Early Career Teachers Work Group, or are considering one of our many other free courses for 2026-27, please complete an Expression of Interest form on our website so we can notify you when bookings are open.

To visit our website and browse our full range of Work Groups and Programmes, please CLICK HERE. Once you've chosen the course you might like to join next year, just scroll to the bottom of the page to find the corresponding Expression of Interest form.

Professional Development Opportunities for 2026/27

If you’re interested in becoming a Local Leader of Maths Education (LLME) for the Matrix Maths Hub, you can start your journey by participating in one or more of the NCETM’s centrally-run professional development programmes:

Primary Mastery Specialist Programme
Secondary Mastery Specialist Programme
Post-16 Mastery Specialist Programme
Professional Development Lead Programme
School Development Lead Programme

The deadline to apply for 2026/27 is 17:00 on 23rd April 2026.

All programmes are fully funded by the Maths Hubs programme, so are free to participants and their schools.

For more information and to apply, please CLICK HERE.

Matrix Support Briefings for Secondary SLTs

From 13th to 20th March we’re delighted to be running a series of 20 minute online briefings for Secondary senior leaders with responsibility for the teaching and learning or professional development of maths.

Each briefing will explore how high-quality, subject-specific professional learning in maths can contribute to current school priorities and national expectations.

To find out more and to book your place for 13th, 18th or 20th March, please CLICK HERE.

Primary Teaching for Mastery Breakfast Support Sessions

These sessions are perfect for Primary Head Teachers who are either new to working with the Matrix Maths Hub and beginning to consider the Teaching for Mastery journey, or more established and further down the road.

Please come and join us from 09:30-10:30 at one or both of our remaining sessions on 20^th May and 11^th June. To book your place, please CLICK HERE.