Early Years Work Groups
2025-2026 Projects
Mastering Number
at Reception & KS1
Summary
This programme focuses on the key knowledge and understanding
needed in Reception, and progression through KS1. Lead teachers
in participating schools will receive training and will be part of an
online community, to share practice and engage in critical reflection.
Teaching materials will be provided for four short sessions each
week, aimed at developing children’s fluency and flexibility with
number. This programme and its Work Groups are open to all schools that
have not yet engaged with the Mastering Number Programme.
Time Commitment: 4 sessions
Suitable for: Early Years, Primary
Fully
Booked
Mastering Number (Embedding the Impact Community)
Summary
The community is for schools that have previously engaged in Mastering Number at Reception and KS1 and are engaged in a Teaching for Mastery programme. One nominated Lead Teacher will act as a Mastering Number Lead to engage in the Community and will receive support to make Mastering Number a permanent element of the school curriculum.
Suitable for: Early Years, Primary
Applications have now closed
Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics -
Early Years Teachers
Applications have now closed
Summary
This programme supports Early Years teachers in developing specialist knowledge for teaching mathematics to Reception pupils, thus enabling them to understand, teach and support pupils in maths in the classroom.
Time Commitment: equivalent of 4 full days
Suitable for: Early Years
Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics -
Primary Teaching Assistants
Applications have now closed
Summary
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 that have not received maths-specific training.
Time Commitment: equivalent of 4 full days
Suitable for: Early Years, Primary