Primary – Matrix Maths Hub – Hertfordshire & Harlow

NEW Primary TfM Introductory Work Group 2025/26

March 25, 2025/in Primary/by Kate Gassner

NEW Primary Teaching for Mastery Introductory Work Group 2025/26

Be part of a NEW two year programme to develop teaching for mastery in maths in primary schools

What is involved?

Schools that wish to develop a teaching for mastery approach in Maths will nominate a maths lead and one other participant to take part in Work Group sessions and lead developments back in school. Lead participants will attend six half-termly, school-based Work Groups each year, led by a Mastery Specialist, and engage in regular school visits across 2025/26 and 2026/27. Each term, the Mastery Specialist will visit schools to support leaders in developing systems that establish and embed teaching for mastery.

Who can take part?

Primary schools wishing to develop a teaching for mastery approach in Maths. Head Teacher involvement is essential and participants must be empowered by the Head Teacher to implement and evaluate changes to school policies and practices.

Benefits

Your pupils will demonstrate an improved mathematical mindset and enjoy learning the subject.
Your school leaders will promote a collaborative learning culture supporting deep, sustained professional learning through the implementation of professional development structures.
You will put into practice the school’s shared vision for maths, actively promoting mathematical mindsets in pupils and staff.
You will develop the ability to design, teach and reflect on effective lessons that reflect fidelity to teaching for mastery, with the focus on improving pupil outcomes.

What is the cost?

The programme is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme, so is free to participating schools.

Funding will be available for each participating school (subject to funding approval).

How you can take part …

To register your school for the 2025-26 Primary Teaching for Mastery Introductory Work Group, please complete the Microsoft form at the link below:

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Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics (SKTM) 2024/25 – Primary Teachers

September 13, 2024/in Primary/by matrixmathshub

Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics (SKTM) 2024/25 - Primary Teachers

Develop mathematical subject knowledge and pedagogy

What is involved?

This project is designed to improve the subject knowledge and pedagogical knowledge for all practitioners teaching and supporting the learning of primary maths.

There are two pathways: Number, and Spatial Reasoning. Each pathway consists of several core units and looks at specific topics as well as policy and practice. Exploration of modules in these pathways will take place during the academic year, over the equivalent of three or four days. Participants in the programme may wish to follow one pathway in the first year, and the other pathway in the following year. Participants will have the opportunity to plan and prepare within the Work Group sessions.

Who can take part?

These programmes are designed for primary teachers who would like to develop their specialist knowledge for teaching maths. This may be particularly relevant for teachers who have moved phases or have not received maths-specific training.

Benefits

Your pupils will demonstrate a positive attitude towards maths, being willing to have a go, persevere, and share their mathematical ideas.
Your pupils will be able to explain their maths and their mathematical thinking using appropriate language.
You will review your practice as a result of the sessions and make practice-specific adaptations to impact on pupil outcomes.
You will enhance your maths subject knowledge with an emphasis on the key structures in each mathematical area covered.

What is the cost?

The programme is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme, so is free to participating schools.

To express an interest in joining the NUMBER pathway in 2025/26, please complete the form below (or scroll down for the Spatial Reasoning pathway form):

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To express an interest in joining the SPATIAL REASONING pathway in 2025/26 please complete the form below:

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2024/25 dates:

NUMBER Pathway

Session 1
Thursday 5th December 2024
9.30am – 2.45pm

Session 2
Thursday 13th March 2025
9.30am – 2.45pm

Session 3

Thursday 8th May 2025
9.30am – 2.45pm

Session 4

Thursday 12th June 2025
9.15am – 2.45pm

All NUMBER sessions take place at Mandeville Primary School, Mandeville Drive, St Albans, Herts, AL1 2LE.

SPATIAL REASONING Pathway (times and venue TBC)

Session 1
Wednesday 13th November 2024

Session 2
Wednesday 29th January 2025

Session 3
Wednesday 23rd April 2025

Session 4

Wednesday 4th June 2025

All SPATIAL REASONING sessions take place at Milwards Primary School and Nursery, Paringdon Road, Harlow, CM19 4QX.

SKTM Primary ECT 2024/25

September 13, 2024/in Primary/by matrixmathshub

Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics (SKTM): Primary Early Career Teachers

Develop mathematical subject knowledge and understand the pedagogy that underpins the teaching of it.

What is involved?

Two maths-specific subject knowledge projects are available to support primary Early Career Teachers (ECTs) – one is for ECTs who have not yet participated in this project and one is for those who participated in 2023/24. Both projects offer high-quality subject knowledge and pedagogy maths support for ECTs, recognising the requirements of the ECF.

This programme strikes a balance between developing teachers’ maths subject knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge, alongside classroom practice to support the learning of maths. Participants will attend the equivalent of up to four days of sessions, focusing between sessions on the use of tasks in the classroom. Participants will have the opportunity to plan and prepare within the Work Group sessions.

Who can take part?

This project is for those identified as Early Career Teachers – teachers in their first or second year of teaching.

Benefits

Your pupils will be seen to elaborate when responding to questions, showing that their answer stems from a secure understanding.
You will evaluate and adapt existing resources to enable them to be used to meet the needs of pupils
You will develop an understanding of approaches to assess pupils’ prior learning, so that learning sequences are planned to take this into account.

What is the cost?

The SKTM Primary Early Career Teachers Programme is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so is free to participating schools.

Have a look at this feature to learn more about the resources available to Early Career Teachers on the NCETM website.

THIS WORK GROUP IS NOW FULL FOR 2024-25.

If you would be interested in joining this group for 2025-26, please complete the Expression of Interest form below:

Expression of Interest 2025-26: SKTM - Primary Early Career Teachers

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2024-2025 Phase 1 Work Group Dates

Session 1
Date: Tuesday 8th October 2024
Time: 9.15am to 2.45pm
Venue: Knebworth Primary School

Session 2
Thursday 30th January 2025
Time: 9.15am to 2.45pm
Venue: Knebworth Primary School

Session 3
Date: Friday 28th March 2025
Time: 9.15am to 12pm
Venue: Knebworth Primary School

Session 4
Date: Thursday 8th May 2025
Time: 9.15am to 2.45pm
Venue: Knebworth Primary School

Years 5-8 Continuity Work Group

March 21, 2024/in Post 16, Primary/by matrixmathshub

Years 5-8 Continuity Work Group

Strengthen the transition from primary to secondary school

What is involved?

Work Groups focus on curriculum and pedagogical knowledge across the KS2-3 transition from Years 5 to 8. Through genuine cross phase collaboration, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how the maths in the primary curriculum develops in KS3, and how key concepts are developed and represented at KS2.

A lesson study approach is encouraged, where all participants focus on a particular aspect of the maths curriculum and work collaboratively to develop this in their schools. Cross-phase classroom observation and discussion of practice are encouraged wherever possible. Participants will have the opportunity to plan and prepare within the Work Group sessions.

Who can take part?

This project is for both primary and secondary schools. It may be particularly suitable for linked ‘families’ of schools: primary, secondary, etc. A ‘family’ could be a secondary school and their associated (feeder) primary schools or groups of schools from within a MAT. Lead participants should be teachers of Years 5-8, ideally with some responsibility for curriculum development.

Benefits

Your pupils in KS2 and KS3 will demonstrate a positive attitude to maths.
You will make common use of approaches, representations and language across phases.
You will deepen your knowledge and understanding of the curriculum across KS2 and KS3 and the expectations of pupils at the end of each Key Stage.
You and your cross-phase colleagues will collaborate on issues of curriculum and pedagogy as a normal part of your schools’ transition practice.

What is the cost?

The Work Groups are fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme, so are free to participating schools.

To express an interest in taking part in 2025-26, please complete the form below:

Expression of Interest : Years 5-8 Continuity Work Group 2025-2026

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2025-2 Work Group Dates TBC

Mastering Number at KS2 (2025-26)

March 21, 2024/in Primary/by matrixmathshub

Mastering Number at KS2 (2025-26)

Mastering Number at KS2 Work Group focusing on multiplicative thinking.

In 2025/26, Maths Hubs will be offering schools the opportunity to engage in Mastering Number at KS2 Work Groups.

Knowledge of multiplication and division, and its applications, forms the single most important aspect of the KS2 curriculum and is the gateway to success at secondary school. It is also a key area that pupils often struggle with. Automaticity with multiplication tables relieves cognitive load and develops pupils’ confidence to achieve success.

The project offers schools that are involved in Mastering Number at Reception and KS1, and any other Teaching for Mastery Work Group, the opportunity for teachers to develop the knowledge and skills to secure good multiplicative number sense and automaticity in times tables. The programme will focus on Years 4 and 5.

If you would like to join this Work Group in 2025/26, please complete the registration form below by 5.30pm on Monday 30th June 2025:

2025-26 Mastering Number at KS2 Application Form FINAL

Mastering Number at EY and KS1

March 21, 2024/in Early Years, Primary/by matrixmathshub

Mastering Number at Reception and KS1

Supporting pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 to develop good number sense

A national programme to secure firm foundations in the development of good number sense

What is involved in the Mastering Number Programme?

This programme focuses on the key knowledge and understanding needed in Reception & KS1 classes. Participating schools will receive training through National and Local sessions to support each set of half termly materials, and a wealth of pupil-facing resources.

There is an expectation that schools will provide a short daily teaching session for all children of 10 to 15 minutes. In Reception this will be the main input for number content of the EY curriculum, while in KS1 this is in addition to their main maths lesson, which may be reduced by 10-15 minutes to support logistics in schools’ busy timetables. Lead Teachers in schools will also take part in an online community to share practice and engage in critical reflection.

Who can take part?

Lead participants from Work Group schools will be three teachers; one each from Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 – known as Lead Teachers. Some support will also be given to subject leaders and headteachers. Where appropriate, Lead Teachers are expected to support the other teachers in their year group teams.

Benefits

Your pupils will be able to clearly communicate their mathematical ideas.
You will develop a secure understanding of how to build firm mathematical foundations.
You will work to develop teaching strategies focused on developing fluency in calculation and number sense for all children.
You will develop understanding and use of appropriate manipulatives to support your teaching of mathematical structures.

What is the cost?

The programme is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme, so is free to participating schools.

EEF Funded Trial for Mastering Number at Reception and KS1 in 2025/26

The NCETM is partnering with the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) to evaluate the Mastering Number at Reception and KS1 programme in the 2025/2026 academic year. This is an exciting opportunity for your school to engage with this highly regarded programme as the trial will assess the impact of Mastering Number on Reception pupils and their teachers. 

Please visit this page on the NCETM website to find out more about this EEF funded trial.

You can also find a School Information Sheet with full details of the EEF funded trial here:

Mastering-Number-At-Reception-And-KS1-2025-2026-Trial

To express an interest in taking part in the Mastering Number at Reception and KS1 EEF funded trial in 2025/26, please complete the form below. We will be in touch with all schools who complete this expression of interest form.

Expression of Interest : EEF Funded Trial for Mastering Number at Reception and KS1 2025-2026

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NEW Primary Teaching for Mastery Introductory Work Group 2025/26

Be part of a NEW two year programme to develop teaching for mastery in maths in primary schools

Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics (SKTM) 2024/25 - Primary Teachers

Develop mathematical subject knowledge and pedagogy

What is involved?

Who can take part?

Benefits

What is the cost?

Expression of Interest 2025-26: SKTM for Primary Teachers - Number pathway

Expression of Interest 2025 -26: SKTM for Primary Teachers - Spatial Reasoning pathway

Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics (SKTM): Primary Early Career Teachers

Develop mathematical subject knowledge and understand the pedagogy that underpins the teaching of it.

What is involved?

Who can take part?

Benefits

What is the cost?

Expression of Interest 2025-26: SKTM - Primary Early Career Teachers

Years 5-8 Continuity Work Group

Strengthen the transition from primary to secondary school

What is involved?

Who can take part?

Benefits

What is the cost?

Expression of Interest : Years 5-8 Continuity Work Group 2025-2026

Mastering Number at KS2 (2025-26)

Mastering Number at KS2 Work Group focusing on multiplicative thinking.

Mastering Number at Reception and KS1

Supporting pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 to develop good number sense

What is involved in the Mastering Number Programme?

Who can take part?

Benefits

What is the cost?

EEF Funded Trial for Mastering Number at Reception and KS1 in 2025/26

Expression of Interest : EEF Funded Trial for Mastering Number at Reception and KS1 2025-2026