Primary Teaching for Mastery
(Introductory)

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

Sign up now for 2025/2026 Teaching for Mastery (Introductory)

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?

Primary schools in England that have not previously engaged in teaching for mastery. 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 is the cost?

The Primary Teaching for Mastery Development Work Groups project is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so is free to participating schools.

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

Take a look at quotes from our Teaching for Mastery participants

For further information about the Primary Schools Teaching for Mastery Programme please take a look at the NCETM website, or to see what is involved in a Mastery workshop session watch the video below.

If you would like further information about Teaching for Mastery, please email us.

Primary Teaching for Mastery(Introductory)