Early Years and Primary PD Opportunities 2026/27

Information about our exciting 2026/27 Early Years and Primary Professional Development Opportunities will be shared here as it becomes available.

 

 You can also register your interest now by completing our Expression of Interest form

 


Primary Teaching for Mastery

Mastering Number

Revised for 2026/27

 

Mastering Number

at Reception and KS1 Work Group

 

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 open, follow the link to find out more and how to apply 

Application deadline - Friday 19th June

Mastering Number

Embedding the Impact Community

 

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

Enrolment deadline - Monday 6th July

Mastering Number at

KS2 Work Group

 

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

Application deadline - Friday 19th June

Primary Teaching for Mastery Work Groups

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Primary Teaching for Mastery

(Introductory) Work Group

 

 

This two-year programme is designed for primary schools that are new to teaching for mastery and want to build a strong foundation for long-term change. 

In 2026/27, our Maths Hub will run two Work Groups in North Northamptonshire, including one tailored specifically for Special Schools.

Applications open, follow the link to find out more and how to apply

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Primary Teaching for Mastery

Work Group

 

 

This programme is for primary schools that have previously taken part in a Teaching for Mastery Work Group and want to continue to deepen and embed their approach.

Enrolment open, follow the link to find out more and to enrol

 


Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics Programmes

Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics (SKTM) Programmes are for individual teachers to develop specialist knowledge to improve their practice. Schools that have a participant in the SKTM programme one year are eligible to apply for another participant the following year. 

SKTM Reception Teachers Programme

NEW for 2026/27

 

Specialist Knowledge for Teaching
Mathematics (Reception Teachers)
Programme

 

As part of this Best Start in Life Strategy this one-year SKTM programme will include number, shape, space and pattern. Participants will also explore how children’s learning in all these areas can be supported through the development of the following skills:

  • oracy (including the development of mathematical language)
  • spatial reasoning
  • executive function.

Applications open, follow the link to find out more and express an interest. 


Local Leaders of Mathematics Education Programmes

LLME Recruitment

Local Leaders of Mathematics Education Programmes 

 

The Local Leaders of Mathematics Education (LLME) Programmes include the NCETM Professional Development Lead Programme, NCETM School Development Porgramme and Primary Mastery Specialist Programme. For further information about this please visit our LLME Recruitment page

Applications now closed for 2026/27, follow the link to find out more for 2027/28

 


Interested in additional professional development opportunities?

 

Complete the expression of interest form linked below to be kept informed as new opportunities become available.