Mastering Number Reception and KS1 Interest 

This national programme - now in its sixth year - aims to secure firm foundations in the development of good number sense for all children from Reception through to Year 1 and Year 2. The aim over time is that children will leave KS1 with fluency in calculation and a confidence and flexibility with number. Attention will be given to key knowledge and understanding needed in Reception classes, and progression through KS1 to support success in the future.

INTEREST FORM - closes 13 July 2026

Details for the form include - Headteacher and Reception, Y1 and Y2 teachers, Main contact and Maths Lead, School details,

School context: Last Ofsted inspection, % of pupils eligible for Pupil Premium, EAL % on roll and mobility %,

Please note:

  1. Applications are open to schools who have completed the programme previously
  2. Desirable criteria - Schools should be already engaged with the Primary Teaching for Mastery Work Groups (Continuing into 2026/27) or have applied for the 2026/27 Introductory Work Group 
  3. Desirable criteria - Previous engagement with our Hub will be taken into account
  4. Spaces are limited for the 2026/27 cohort
  5. Completion of the application form does not guarantee you a place on the programme as we are still awaiting our final quota of schools from the DfE so we will use the information on your application form to help us select schools for the programme.

Mastering Number at Reception and KS1 Work Group

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We are excited to announce that, as part of the DfE's "Best Start in Life" (BSiL) policy, the Reception Mastering Number programme has been expanded to include pattern, shape, space and measure to create a coherent full mathematics curriculum. In Key Stage 1, new materials will be added to develop spatial reasoning.

Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics (Reception Teachers) Programme *NEW* Interest

Who can take part?

This programme is for Reception teachers who would like to develop their specialist knowledge for teaching maths. It would be particularly valuable for a Reception teacher and their teaching assistant colleague to attend the programme together.

Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics (Reception Teachers) Programme

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Dates for the programme to be confirmed.

Please complete the INTEREST FORM