What will you learn? 

Whole-School/Departmental Policies: 

• Leaders create a shared vision for maths, promoting positive mindsets school-wide. 

• Review and adjust policies and practices, focusing on the ‘Catalysts for Change’ (Vision, Subject Expertise, Mindsets, Proficiency, Systems). 

• Implement teaching for mastery with clear policies, curriculum, and timetabling changes. 

• Build a collaborative learning culture supporting ongoing professional development. 

Practice Development: 

• Leaders help teachers implement the ‘Catalysts for Change’ priorities. 

• Put the shared maths vision into practice, fostering mathematical mindsets. 

• Design and reflect on effective lessons aligned with teaching for mastery to improve pupil outcomes. 

Professional Learning: 

• Evaluate current systems, cultures, and professional development. 

• Deepen understanding of the ‘Catalysts for Change’ and how to implement them across the school. 

• Enhance maths knowledge, focusing on progression in key areas. 

Who can take part? 

• Schools aiming to develop a teaching for mastery approach  

• Schools that have not previously engaged in this phase. If you are not sure, please contact us (add link) to be directed to the appropriate pathway for your school 

What is involved? 

• Headteacher involvement is essential, especially during school visits and key Work Group sessions. 

• Schools must nominate a maths lead and one other participant to attend Work Group sessions and lead changes in their school. 

• Participants must be empowered by the headteacher to implement and evaluate changes to school policies and practices. 

• Lead participants will attend six half-termly, school-based Work Groups each year, led by a Mastery Specialist. 

• Participants will be released from regular duties for school visits during 2025/26 and 2026/27. 

• Mastery Specialist visits each term to support the development and embedding of teaching for mastery.