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

Previously known as ‘Embedding’ and ‘Sustaining’, 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 focused on particular aspects such as oracy and mixed-age.

Benefits of joining a Primary Teaching for Mastery Work Group

• 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

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

The involvement within Teaching for Mastery work groups ensures regular networking with fellow Maths leads to keep up to date with key trends and resources.  Maths is one of the stronger subjects within our school because the staff enjoy teaching it, through using the clear resources and guidance from Maths Hub projects (including Mastering Number).

Member of a Teaching for Mastery Work Group 2025