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Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics

What is a Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics (SKTM) Programme?

SKTM programmes focus on the development of Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics, for individual school-based teachers or practitioners. There are a range of programmes available and each one compliments our whole-school Work Groups perfectly. 

SKTM - 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's also perfect accompaniment to the Mastering Number at Reception and KS1 programme 

Programme Dates for 2025.26

Programmes dates will be added soon.


SKTM - Primary ECTs

This programme supports primary early career teachers to develop specialist knowledge for teaching maths, complementing teaching for mastery approaches as exemplified in NCETM’s Essence of Mathematics Teaching for Mastery. Participants will be those identified as having recently started their teaching career; for this programme that means teachers in their second or third year of teaching.

Programme Dates for 2025.26

Check back here for dates, released very soon

SKTM - Primary Teaching Assistants

This programme is designed for primary teaching assistants who are supporting maths, and who would like to develop their specialist knowledge for teaching maths. This may be particularly relevant for new TAs, or TAs who have not received maths-specific training. The programme is designed to improve subject and pedagogical knowledge for all practitioners supporting the learning of primary maths.

Programme Dates for 2025.26

To be confirmed soon


SKTM - Primary Teachers 

This programme is designed for primary teachers who would like to develop their specialist knowledge for teaching maths. This may be particularly relevant for teachers that have moved phases or have not received maths-specific training. CODE Maths Hub has opted to deliver the Spatial Reasoning pathway. This programme is designed to improve the subject knowledge and pedagogical knowledge for all practitioners teaching and supporting the learning of primary maths.

Programme Dates for 2025.26

Session times still in planning

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.