We can't escape the fact that maths skills are not only core to our understanding of other subjects but integral to the vitality of a modern economy. But is the ‘right’ maths being taught in schools?  And how do we ensure students get a ‘proper’ maths education at the right age?

As experts in assessment, Cambridge Assessment believes that a sensible debate is needed to help construct a better maths curriculum for England. The event will comprise three main sections, the central one being a debate entitled ‘Numeracy, arithmetic, maths – what age and at what stage?’ Other elements include discussions on how to make maths relevant and whether technology is changing maths for the better.

Speakers include:

• Lynn Churchman, Trustee – National Numeracy (and former chief executive of the UK Commission for Employment and Skills)
• Jennie Golding, deputy chair – Advisory Committee on Mathematics Education (ACME)
• Tim Oates, Group Director of Assessment Research and Development – Cambridge Assessment
• Lynne McClure, Project Director – NRICH
• Charlie Stripp, Chief Executive – MEI and Director – National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics
• Mark McCourt, Chairman – Teacher Development Trust, CEO – Beluga Learning
• Janet De Wilde, Head of STEM – The Higher Education Academy
• Conrad Wolfram, CEO – Wolfram Mathematica
• Tony Gardiner, British mathematician.