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Since 2014, the NCETM and Maths Hubs have been working together to develop approaches to teaching for mastery within primary maths. Thousands of schools have benefited. The Mastering Number Programme has been running since 2021 and is wholly consistent with teaching for mastery.
Please find below the details of our Mastering Number Work Groups and Community.
Mastering Number |
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Revised for 2026/27
Mastering Numberat Reception and KS1 Work Group
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This Work Group aims to secure firm foundations in additive relationships and the development of good number sense for all children from Reception through to Year 1 and Year 2. Schools that have not previously taken part in Mastering Number at Reception and Key Stage 1 and those that have previously engaged in the programme can take part. Applications now closed, follow the link to express an interest for 2027/28
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Mastering NumberEmbedding the Impact Community
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This community offers schools that have previously engaged in Mastering Number at Reception and KS1 continued support to embed the programme in their school. It also supports Year 3 teachers to build on pupils’ prior learning by using centrally produced teaching materials to secure pupils’ fluency. Enrolment open, follow the link to find out more and to enrol |
Mastering Number atKS2 Work Group
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This Work Group enables pupils in Years 4 and 5 to develop fluency in multiplication and division facts, and a confidence and flexibility with number that exemplifies good number sense. Schools who apply must have participated in a Primary Teaching for Mastery Work Group in 2025/26 and commited to being part of a PTfM Work Group in 2026/27. Applications open, follow the link to find out more and how to apply Last few spaces available- application deadline extended to Thursday 25th June |