The secondary teaching for mastery NCPs form a long-term programme for schools to develop highly effective classroom practices so all students develop a secure, deep and connected understanding of maths. It is vital not only that individual teachers develop teaching for mastery approaches, but also that the department as a whole has systems, policies and ways of working which are compatible with teaching for mastery, and allow for the collaborative professional development structures which are needed in order to develop and embed these approaches and to sustain them in the long term.

The aim of this Work Group is twofold: to enable schools to continue to reflect upon and develop teaching for mastery approaches in their own school, whilst also giving participants the support and professional challenge from colleagues from other schools. It is intended that this Work Group provides a vibrant professional learning community.

While the Mastery Advocates from these departments will be significant members of the Work Group, it is important to stress that the whole department is a member of this professional learning community. It is envisaged that the subject leader and other members of the department will also contribute to the Work Group activity. Each Work Group will have a focus for the year, and this should be included as a key element of each school’s departmental action plan

Each participant will choose a focus:

• NCP24-14a (Focus A: Developing mathematical thinking)
• NCP24-14b (Focus B: Developing fluency with multiplicative reasoning in Key Stage 3)

All participants will work together in the mornings, then split into focus groups for the afternoons. Please confirm your preferred focus alongside any dietary requirements when booking in the "Please add any dietary or access requirements here" section. If unsure, please book to secure your place now, then decide at the first workshop, following a more extensive introduction to both. Schools that book two participants may join both pathways.

Workshop Dates:

The Sustaining programme involves a face-to-face meeting once each term at Shrewsbury FC

Autumn meeting: Monday 25th November
Spring meeting: Monday 3rd March
Summer meeting: Monday 28th April

When booking, please note the dates and times in your diary, and submit your cover request in school.

Who will be leading the group?

The Work Group will be facilitated by Natalie Burton and Joe Cooper.

Both Natalie and Joe are experienced maths teachers and with substantial experience leading the professional development of teachers of mathematics. Both have previously led Work Groups as Teaching for Mastery Specialists across the Developing, Embedding and Sustaining phases.

Who is it for?

The programme is for departments and teachers that want to deepen their pupils' understanding of mathematics and are committed to achieving this through reflection and professional development. The Work Group is suitable for all Secondary Maths departments, irrespective of whether you have setting or mixed attainment classes. It is crucial that participants have the full support of the head of department and headteacher, and that mechanisms are in place to enable development as outlined in the outcomes below.

The following schools are eligible to participate in this funded Work Group:

 

Schools that are not yet eligible to participate in this collaborative Work Group may apply to join the £2000 funded Developing Mastery Work Group, then will be eligible the following year.