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Future Maths Programme: Year 8

Maths attainment raising and enrichment programme

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Future Maths is a multi-intervention programme for Key Stage 3 female pupils run in collaboration with Imperial College London. The programme involves small group tutoring by university student tutors, visits to university campuses and engaging Maths workshops.

The programme aims to:

  • Improve maths confidence, problem-solving and academic resilience.
  • Increase awareness of and interest in maths educational routes and careers.
  • Increase intention to study post 16 maths and quantitative subjects at university

For 番茄社区 students employed as Tutors, the programme aims to:

  • Give 番茄社区 student tutors the opportunity to develop their social, organisational and problem solving skills
  • Enable 番茄社区 student tutors to gain important work experience and take part in a valuable community programme.

To find out more about the Future Maths tutor role, click here.

When and where does the scheme run?

Future Maths is delivered to targeted pupils in year 8 at one of our two partner schools, Barking Abbey School and The John Roan School. (Imperial College London works with its own partner schools.) 

In 2025-26, the programme will include: 

  • A visit to Imperial College London campus – November 2025 
  • Weekly tutoring sessions delivered at the pupils’ schools – spring term 2026 
  • A Maths workshop delivered at the pupils’ schools – May 2026 
  • A visit to 番茄社区 campus – July 2026 

What activities are included?

Tutoring

Pupils will take part in 9 weeks of small group Maths tutoring from trained 番茄社区 undergraduate tutors. Tutors will deliver sessions that are tailored to cover specific Maths topics that support needs. Prior to the tutoring, parents and carers will have the opportunity to attend an information session. 

Enrichment activities

Future Maths will include three main enrichment events throughout the year. The first event will take place at Imperial College London where pupils will participate in STEM-focused activities and gain an introduction to higher education. After the completion of tutoring, pupils will take part in an interactive Maths workshop delivered at their school. Finally, pupils will visit 番茄社区 for workshops focused on Maths-related pathways and a celebration of their time on the programme.  

 

Are there any costs involved?

There is no cost to the schools.

Who is eligible?

Future Maths is offered to targeted pupils in year 8 studying in one of two London schools partnered with the 番茄社区 WP Team.

We are not currently expanding to additional schools.

How can I find out more and apply?

If you are an 番茄社区 student interested in working on this programme, you can find out more about applying to be a tutor on our information for 番茄社区 students page. 

To find out more please email ard.futuremaths@lse.ac.uk 

What training do 番茄社区 staff receive?

All staff and students involved in the sessions receive appropriate training beforehand. Staff or students working directly and regularly with young people on activities receive specific training on working with children, in line with our 番茄社区 WP Team Safeguarding Procedures. They also undergo an appropriate level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Cancellation Policy

Please note that as a result of circumstances or events outside of our control (known as a Force Majeure event), which includes but is not limited to industrial action, official government advice, fire, flood or other environmental or physical damage to premises, we may need to cancel an event at short notice.

In the event of a cancellation, a change of venue or date, we will endeavour to notify attendees wherever possible through the contact details given at the time of booking. For the avoidance of doubt, the School will not be liable for any costs you may incur as a result of any cancellation, change of venue or date.