Collaborative professional development for schools to ensure that a teaching for mastery approach is implemented with fidelity

What is involved?

This programme is for primary schools that have previously taken part in a Teaching for Mastery Work Group and want to continue to deepen and embed their approach. 

Each school will continue working with a small group of local schools, supported by a Mastery Specialist. Across the year, participants will collaborate to explore effective leadership, observe live teaching for mastery, implement aspects such as lesson design, and refine systems to maximise pupil impact.

Participants will work closely with their senior leaders to focus on key areas of curriculum development and professional learning. There will also be opportunities to explore implementation strategies, with a particular focus on aspects such as oracy and mixed-age.

Who can take part?

This programme is for primary schools in England that engaged with a Teaching for Mastery Work Group in 2025/26 or have previously participated in a Development, Embedding or Sustaining Work Group.

Each participating school will nominate teachers to engage in the Work Group, and school leaders will support them to lead developments across the school.

What will you learn?

• You will develop a consistent, whole-school approach to teaching for mastery
• You will support pupils to meet age-related expectations and develop a deeper understanding of key mathematical ideas
• You will collaborate with other schools to share practice and refine approaches
• You will strengthen teaching and subject leadership across your school, including sustainable professional development

What is the cost?

The Primary Teaching for Mastery 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.

How to get involved

Schools participating in Primary TfM Work Groups 2025/26 will be contacted by GLOW Maths Hub to confirm their on-going participation in 2026/27.  

If your school has previously been involved in our TfM programme but wasn't able to take part in 2025/26, we'd love to work with you again in 2026/27. To sign up, please complete our Primary Teaching for Mastery registration form here.