Support for schools beginning their journey implementing teaching for mastery with fidelity

What is involved?

This two-year programme is designed for primary schools that are new to teaching for mastery and want to build a strong foundation for long-term change.

Each school will nominate two participants to attend six Work Group sessions, led by an experienced Mastery Specialist. Participants will work with their school leaders to begin developing and implementing a shared vision for maths, with a focus on improving pupil understanding, promoting positive attitudes to maths, and developing consistent, high-quality teaching practices across the school.

Who can take part?

This project is for primary schools in England that have not previously engaged in a Teaching for Mastery Work Group. Schools must commit to the two-year programme, nominate two participants – typically the maths lead and one other – and ensure active headteacher involvement.

There are limited places so each Maths Hub will use set criteria to allocate spaces to this Work Group.

What will you learn?

• You will begin to develop a shared, whole-school vision for maths teaching
• You and your school will take practical steps towards implementing teaching for mastery approaches
• You will support staff to promote positive mathematical mindsets and pupil outcomes
• You and your school will work closely with a Mastery Specialist and other local schools to drive improvement
• You and your school will develop confidence in using high-quality resources and planning tools

What is the cost?

The Primary Teaching for Mastery (Introductory) project is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme and is free to participating state-funded schools.

Find further information about this programme on the NCETM website here.

Apply for Primary Teaching for Mastery (Introductory) here.