Teaching for Mastery > Primary Teaching for Mastery Programme
Primary Teaching for Mastery Programme
Introduce mastery across your department
What is involved?
Two teachers from each participating school join a Work Group, consisting of six to twelve local primary schools. Each Work Group is led by a trained Primary Mastery Specialist.
Work Groups (sometimes known as Teacher Research Groups, or TRGs) meet regularly to plan, observe and discuss teaching for mastery. In between meetings, teachers explore mastery approaches in their own classrooms and across their school. Work Groups run for two year at introductory level, with many continuing with Teaching for Mastery far beyond that as mastery is embedded in participants’ schools.
Support is provided from a local classroom-based Mastery Specialist who leads the group. 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.
Who can take part - Teaching for Mastery (Introductory)?
Primary schools in England that have not previously engaged in teaching for mastery. Schools must commit to the two-year programme, nominate two participants - typically the maths lead and one other - and ensure active headteacher involvement.
Who can take part - Teaching for Mastery?
This programme is for primary schools in England that have previously participated in a Development, Embedding or Sustaining Work Group. Each participating school will nominate staff to engage in the Work Group, and leaders should support them to lead developments across the school.
What is the cost?
The Primary Teaching for Mastery Development Work Groups project is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so is free to participating schools.