What will you learn?

You will:

• Strengthen students’ understanding, reasoning and fluency
• Deepen your understanding of teaching for mastery and how to embed it consistently
• Improve collaborative approaches to planning, teaching and curriculum development
• Build a culture of sustained professional learning through collaboration
• Choose a focus area aligned with your department’s priorities, supported by appropriate resources
• Develop collaborative planning and observation within maths departments
• Work in a small group of local schools led by an experienced Mastery Specialist
• Engage in joint lesson planning to design effective, mastery-based lessons
• Take part in lesson observations to support reflection and improvement
• Participate in professional dialogue to refine teaching approaches
• Develop understanding of secondary Teaching for Mastery, including for those with limited prior experience
• Engage with opportunities to deepen understanding and connect with the Maths Hubs network

Programme Structure

This programme includes:

• Participation in a small group of local schools
• Support from an experienced Mastery Specialist
• Collaborative planning, lesson observation and professional discussion
• Focus on a chosen priority area within the department

Who should attend

• Schools who have previously participated in a Secondary Teaching for Mastery Work Group or have had a Mastery Specialist in their department
• Each school should nominate two teachers to take part
• Participants should be well-placed to lead change within the department

Benefits

Participants will:

• Strengthen teaching for mastery across their department
• Improve collaboration and consistency in teaching approaches
• Develop confidence in embedding mastery principles
• Enhance students’ understanding and progress in mathematics