What will you learn?

Pupil Outcomes:

• Improved learning, reflected in internal data and teacher reflections
• Enhanced mathematical mindsets and enjoyment of the subject

Whole-School/Departmental Policies:

• Create a shared vision for maths, promoting positive mindsets across the school
• Review and refine policies and practices, focusing on the ‘Catalysts for Change’ (Vision, Subject Expertise, Mindsets, Proficiency, Systems)
• Implement teaching for mastery through clear policies, curriculum and timetabling
• Build a collaborative culture that supports ongoing professional development

Practice Development:

• Support teachers to implement the ‘Catalysts for Change’ priorities
• Put the shared maths vision into practice, fostering positive mathematical mindsets
• Design and reflect on effective lessons aligned with teaching for mastery

Professional Learning:

• Evaluate current systems, cultures and professional development
• Develop understanding of the ‘Catalysts for Change’ and how they can be implemented across the school
• Enhance subject knowledge, with a focus on progression in key areas

Programme Structure

This programme includes:

• Six half-termly, school-based Work Groups each year, led by a Mastery Specialist
• Termly school visits from a Mastery Specialist to support the development and embedding of teaching for mastery
• Release time for participants to attend sessions and school visits across 2026/2027 and 2027/2028

Who should attend

• Schools aiming to develop a teaching for mastery approach
• Schools that have not previously engaged in this phase
• Headteacher involvement is essential, particularly during school visits and key Work Group sessions
• Schools must nominate a maths lead and one other participant to attend Work Group sessions and lead changes
• Participants should be supported by the headteacher to implement and evaluate changes to school policies and practices

Benefits

Participants will:

• Develop a shared vision for maths across the school
• Strengthen teaching for mastery through consistent approaches
• Improve pupil outcomes and engagement in maths
• Build sustainable systems and professional development practices