Mathematics: Equitable Contexts
Our 2026 Conference was an inspiring and thought‑provoking day dedicated to exploring the role of context in mathematics.





Feedback from the conference
We asked delegates for feedback following the conference, we asked them;
Something they didn’t know…
I had not heard of ‘Realistic Maths Education’ before and found that really insightful.
Maths Subject Lead
I found Sue Hough’s session gave me more information about how context can be used in different ways and how it was progressional.
Maths Subject Lead
The use of dialogue and talk as well as context.
Teacher
How powerful thinking about different contexts can be
Maths Subject Lead
Something I found interesting….
The Japanese use of context to elicit understanding and engagement. But making it meaningful
Class Teacher
Developing context. Making it linked to children. Loved Mike Askew
Maths Lead and Teacher
Rural poverty talk. Amazeballs
Maths Teacher
Mike Askew’s point about how maths contexts need to be useful. The maths has to be a maths context you need to use the maths for life. It was insightful to make the maths purposeful for my children. Maths is all around us.
Maths Subject Lead
Other comments from the day…
Great event and chance to reflect.
Mahs Lead
Great opportunity to share experiences with colleagues
Maths Lead
Very interesting day. Well organised and thought about in terms of structure
Head of Year 5
All the sessions were really engaging and relevant. Thank you
Assistant Headteacher
