Primary Teaching for Mastery – Introductory
WHOLE SCHOOL – Developing a high-quality ambitious curriculum and approach to teaching mathematics for all pupils
First phase of Teaching for Mastery Programme – only open to schools that have not previously engaged in Teaching for Mastery with NW1 Maths Hub.
If your school has not yet engaged in the maths hub with Teaching for Mastery programmes then, the school is eligible to start at the introductory stage. Watch this short video to find out more.
Our Teaching for Mastery Programme is a professional development opportunity designed to support schools to implement high-quality teaching and learning opportunities for all pupils. This is achieved through research and impact driven professional development. Maths leads from participating schools will work alongside our experienced primary teaching for mastery specialists to consider their whole-school approach to mathematics. Time will be given to ensuring schools have a high-quality ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of all learners. This will be established by developing a deep understanding of the principles of teaching for mastery through observing learning, taking part in TRGs, collaborating with and learning from participant schools, bespoke school visits to support implementation, developing a deeper understanding of effective implementation strategies and working on gap tasks pertinent to your school to further develop the teaching of mathematics.
Who can take part?
This is for state-funded primary schools in England. Each school must send two teachers to half-termly school-based teacher research groups. Each term, the Mastery Specialist will visit each of the schools.
What is involved?
Two Two Lead participants will attend six half-termly, school-based Work Groups each year, led by a Mastery Specialist, and be released from their usual duties to engage in termly bespoke school visits. Each term, the Mastery Specialist will visit schools to support leaders in developing systems that establish and embed teaching for mastery.
This model of professional development involves hands-on learning and peer-to-peer support. It is evidence-based and designed to support substantial long-term change.
Benefits:
Pupils will:
- demonstrate improved learning, evidenced by internal school data and teacher reflections
- demonstrate an improved mathematical mindset and enjoy learning the subject.
Leaders will:
- develop a shared vision for maths, involving the whole school community, with a focus on fostering positive mindsets among pupils and staff
- promote a collaborative learning culture, supporting deep, sustained professional learning through the implementation of professional development structures. Practice development
Participants, with their school leaders, will actively enable all teachers in their school to:
- put the shared vision for maths into practice, actively promoting mathematical mindsets in pupils and staff
- 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 Primary Teaching for Mastery Introductory Work Groups project is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so is free to participating schools.
How to Apply
Please note this programme is now FULLY BOOKED for the 2026 – 27 academic year. If you would like to join the waiting list, should places become available, please e-mail us at adminnw1mathshub@bright-futures.co.uk