We thank you for working with the Maths Hub as you continue to develop teaching for mastery in your school. As part of the next phase, we are refreshing your commitment to the Teaching for Mastery Work Groups as we offer the opportunity for you to become part of the ongoing phase entitled ‘Sustaining’. As part of the next phase, we would like to outline the commitment required. To confirm this we ask that the Headteacher please complete this form.

Your school will participate in the Work Group and changes made to practice are led by the maths subject lead from your school. There will also be exciting opportunities for all teachers and leaders to attend workshops over the academic year. The Work Group consists of between six and twelve local primary schools.

Sustaining Work Groups meet regularly to plan, share progress and discuss the issues in refining their approach to whole school teaching for mastery. A significant focus of the workshop is aimed at collaborative lesson design between schools, which incorporates teachers developing their mathematical subject knowledge as well as their pedagogical subject knowledge and putting this into practice in the classroom. In between meetings, maths subject leads are expected to support their colleagues back in their own school in adopting, reflecting upon and refining practices which are consistent across school.

Support is provided from an experienced Work Group Lead who facilitates the group and provides expertise. 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.