Watch an interview with Neil Coster, Head Teacher at Pemberley Academy, regarding his school’s Primary Teaching for Mastery journey.
Watch an interview with Geoff Holmes, Head Teacher at Weston C of E Primary School and Nursery, regarding his school’s Primary Teaching for Mastery journey.
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.
Testimonials
“Since taking part in the whole NCETM programme which we started a few years ago I have thoroughly enjoyed the support and training received. The mastery training that I took part in had a significant impact on my teaching and the teaching in our school so thank you all for that.”
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 …
If you are interested in joining this programme in 2026/27, please complete the Expression of Interest form below:
