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Mastering Number

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Mastering Number at Reception & KS1

This project aims to secure firm foundations in the development of good number sense for all children from Reception through to Year 1 & Year 2.

The key benefits are:

  • Your pupils will develop and demonstrate good number sense
  • You will develop a secure understanding of how to build firm mathematical foundations
  • You will work to develop intentional teaching strategies focused on developing fluency in calculation and number sense for all children
  • You will develop understanding and use of appropriate manipulatives to support your teaching of mathematical structures

NEW for 2026.27 - Mastering Number is updated to a 5-day a week programme in Reception. Additional teaching resources have been created which cover the whole of the maths curriculum in Year 0. Schools that have not previously taken part in Mastering Number at Reception and KS1 and those that have previously engaged in the programme can take part*.

*spaces will be extremely limited however. Schools that didn't get a place on this year's trial, DfE Priorty schools and those schools with significant barriers to embedding their previous engagement in Mastering Number at Reception and KS1 will be given priority.

Work Group Dates 2026.27

This work group is combines national online sessions and locally-delivered Work Groups. Dates to be confirmed soon. 

Visit the NCETM's website for more information about Mastering Number at Reception and KS1
Early Years and Primary Registration Form
Follow this link to sign-up for our Mastering Number Programmes for 2026.27

Mastering Number - Embedding the Impact

NEW for 2026.27 - this community is open to subject leaders from all schools that have previously engaged in Mastering Number at Reception and KS1. The community focuses on embedding Mastering Number in Reception, Yr 1 and Yr2 whilst providing materials to support learning in Yr3.

The maths lead will engage in an online learning community and have continued access to all teaching materials, recording of central sessions, and sample teaching videos.

Community Dates 2026.27

Dates to be confirmed soon -  sign up using the link above.

Visit the NCETM's website for more information about Mastering Number Embedding the Impact

Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics - Reception Teachers 

NEW for 2026/27 - this one-year programme will include number, shape, space and pattern. It would be particularly valuable for a teacher and TA to attend the programme together. It is also a perfect accompanying programme for participants on Mastering Number. 

Find out more, including session dates, by clicking on this link
An overview of our Primary Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics Programmes.

Mastering Number at KS2

This project 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.

  • Your pupils in KS2 will develop automaticity in multiplication and division facts through regular practice
  • You will develop an understanding of how pupils progress in their knowledge and understanding of multiplicative concepts
  • You will work as part of a professional learning community to refine your practice
  • You and your school leaders will develop Mastering Number at KS2 as part of the curriculum in Years 4 and 5

Work Group Dates 2026.27

Delivered as a combination of national online sessions and local Work Groups. Dates to be added soon. 

Visit the NCETM's website for more information about Masterning Number at KS2

Our aim

The core purpose of the hub is to help schools and colleges lead improvement in mathematics education across the region. We seek to harness all the maths leadership and expertise within the area, to develop and spread excellent practice, for the benefit of all pupils and students.

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