Guidance

Join the maths Teaching for Mastery programme

Teaching for Mastery aims to empower and equip teachers to improve pupils’ understanding and attainment in maths.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 21 September 2018
• Last updated: 22 March 2022
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  1. 22 March 2022

     Updated number of maths hubs to 40 and updated a link in the 'Find out more' section.

  2. 21 August 2019

     Updated the number of hubs and details of who can join the programme.

  3. 31 October 2018

     Added a link to the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM).

  4. 21 September 2018

     First published.

Applies to England

What you can get

The programme includes:

• leadership and teacher training in the mastery approach to teaching maths
• subject knowledge training
• classroom resources
• professional development sessions

Who can join the programme

Teaching for Mastery is open to all state-funded schools in England.

When it’s available

Activities take place throughout the year at 40 maths hubs across England.

What it costs

Funding is available to support participation. Contact your maths hub for details.

How to apply

Find your nearest maths hub and contact them directly for information about their programme, events and how to apply.

Find out more

See the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM) for more information.