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Now Recruiting - Mastering Number at Reception and KS1 2026/27
Who can take part?
Three teachers – one each from Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. Support will also be given to subject leaders and headteachers.
This programme and its Work Groups are open to all schools that have not yet engaged with the Mastering Number Programme.
The offer in 2026/27 is expanding to cover all of the reception curriculum and also to provide extra resources for year 1 and 2. Priority will be given to schools that have not participated before and have higher levels of disadvantage and then will extend to schools that have previously taken part and have high levels of disadvantage. If there are any places remaining we will then open it up to other primary schools in our hub area.
What is involved?
3 local and 3 national sessions for lead teachers
2 national Headteacher/Subject Lead sessions
Online Community for lead teachers to share practice and engage in critical reflection.
Places on this programme are limited and therefore we ask that schools only sign up if they are committed to implementing the programme with fidelity. This involves making sure that there is time in the school timetable in Reception, Y1 and Y2 for four 10/15 minute Mastering Number sessions each week.
How to Apply
Please complete the Google Form – Mastering Number at Rec/KS1 2026/27
Closed - Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics - Early Years Teachers 2025/26
This programme supports Early Years teachers to develop specialist knowledge for teaching maths.
Who can take part?
Early years teachers and/or Maths Subject Leads
What is involved?
Workshops – equivalent of 4 days
Online Community – school-based tasks and share observations through discussions with peers.
What will you learn?
- Your pupils will demonstrate a positive attitude towards maths, being willing to have a go, persevere, and share their mathematical ideas
- You will explore and increase your use of a range of pedagogic approaches that will support pupils in engaging with and developing their maths
- You will understand how maths opportunities can be developed across all areas and in everyday routines
How to Apply
Recruitment for 2025-26 is now closed.
You can express your interest for SKTM Reception in 2026/27 here – Expressions of Interest for 2026/27 – Google Forms