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In 2014, maths hubs started to spring up around the country. Led by local schools and academy trusts, they aimed to allow schools to learn from each other and in particular to draw from learning from the east Asian countries that top the leaderboard when it comes to children’s mathematical achievement. The idea of ‘maths mastery’ promoted by these countries has become something of a buzzword, and is mentioned in the Government’s proposed new Early Learning Goals. However, some ‘mastery’ training can be inappropriate for those working with younger children (see Expert’s view).
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