Formation and Development

The National Association for Numeracy and Mathematics in Colleges (NANAMIC) was formed in 1993 as an association of further education, tertiary and sixth form colleges with the aim of assisting colleges nationally to developing quality in all aspects of their work in mathematics and numeracy. On 1 October 2013 NANAMIC CIO was formed and the work of the previous association transfered to this charity on 1 April 2014.

We introduced additional categories of membership in response to requests from individuals and other types of provider.

The association represented the sector at a national level and liaised with other associations concerned with these subject areas and wider areas of further education.

It responded to academic and vocational initiatives in mathematics and numeracy and worked to improve the accreditation of achievement and the coherence and continuity of mathematics across all education sectors. It also advised on the role of mathematics and numeracy in aiding progression in education, training and employment.

On behalf of its members, the association monitored and provided information on such matters as curriculum developments, effective organisational structures and resources. It attempted to be a focus for good practice.

Working groups were formed as necessary to review particular issues and produce position papers, and conferences and staff development activities were organised on a regular basis. These provided the latest information and ideas on the latest developments and in particular gave hands-on experience of resources.

There was a regular newsletter for members and our website provides a bulletin board, useful links and updates.