Mastering Number at Reception and KS1
Applications are OPEN for 2025/26
|See below to express your interest
The project offers schools the opportunity for teachers to develop the knowledge and skills to secure firm foundations for their pupils in additive relationships.
Time & Location
Applications are OPEN for 2025/26
See below to express your interest
About the Event
In 2025/26, 15 Maths Hubs (including Sussex) delivering this programme will be involved in an EEF-funded trial to evaluate its impact.
Information event
Learn more about the EEF trial of Mastering Number at Reception and KS1.
Join Sue Evans, the project lead for Mastering Number at Reception and KS1, as well as the NCETM's Director for Evaluation and Impact, Jen Shearman, to learn more about the EEF trial of this well-regarded programme.
In this information session, Sue will outline the Mastering Number Programme including giving an overview of the materials and the intended outcomes of the programme. Then Jen will share the evidence gathered so far showing that Mastering Number makes a difference to the mathematical development of young children, and talk through the evaluation requirements on Mastering Number trial schools.
Register to join Sue and Jen on Tuesday 3 June, 1545-1630
See also the NCETM EEF trial of the Mastering Number at Reception and KS1 Programme web page for more information and FAQs.
EEF trial of the Mastering Number at Reception and KS1 Programme | NCETM
What is involved?
This programme focuses on the key knowledge and understanding needed in Reception classes, 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.
Who can take part?
Lead participants from Work Group schools will be three teachers – one each from Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 – known as Lead Teachers. Some support will also be given to subject leaders and headteachers. Where appropriate, Lead Teachers are expected to support the other teachers in their year group.
This programme and its Work Groups are open to all schools that have not yet engaged with the Mastering Number Programme.
What is the cost?
The Mastering Number Programme is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so is free to participating schools.
Download our Key Information Document for Full Details
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU READ THIS DOCUMENT IN FULL AND UNDERSTAND THE PROGRAMME COMMITMENTS PRIOR TO APPLICATION