The Further Mathematics Network (FMN) [1] came to an end on 31 July 2009 after 4 years of promoting AS/A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics and providing tuition to students who could not access Further Mathematics in their own schools and colleges. The FMN transformed the level of participation in Further Mathematics. In round numbers since the FMN started in 2004/5 the number of students taking AS Further Mathematics has trebled to over 13 000 and the number of those taking the full A level Further Mathematics has doubled to over 10 000. These increases are far larger than for any other mainstream subject. Over the same period the percentage of A level Mathematics students also taking A level Further Mathematics has risen from 11% to 15% and the number of state schools and colleges offering Further Mathematics has increased from less than 40% to around 60%.
