Primary Teaching for Mastery Introductory Work Groups 2026/27

The Teaching for Mastery Programme is a professional development opportunity designed to support schools to develop best practice in maths. It is suitable for both state funded and special schools interested in implementing a teaching for mastery approach to maths.

Who can take part?

Primary schools that have not previously engaged in teaching for mastery. Where possible, each school will nominate a maths lead and one other participant who are expected to lead development in school. These participants must be empowered by the headteacher to implement and evaluate changes to school policies and practices. Headteacher involvement is essential, particularly during school visits and key Work Group sessions.

What is the cost?

This is funded by the Maths Hubs Programme; there is no charge for participating schools.

Teaching for Mastery

To understand the principles underpinning teaching for mastery and the intended impact on learners and classrooms please read the Jurassic Maths Hub Teaching for Mastery Statement Click here

What this programme offers

An opportunity for schools to work together to develop teaching for mastery supported by bespoke school visits. This includes regular opportunities to observe and discuss live maths lessons as well as looking at systems for professional development.

Expectations

Schools will engage in this Work Group for two years. 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 school visits.

Each term, the Work Group Lead will visit schools to support leaders in developing systems that establish and embed teaching for mastery. Headteacher involvement is essential, particularly during school visits and key Work Group sessions.