What is our aim in teaching Maths?
Our aim is to help children develop a deep and secure understanding of Maths so they can use it confidently now and in the future.
By following the White Rose Maths mastery approach, children build strong foundations, especially in number. This helps them become confident mathematicians who can explain their thinking and move on successfully to more challenging learning.
How does our curriculum work?
At our school, Maths is taught using White Rose Maths from Preschool to Year 6. This programme is based on research and best practice from around the world and fully meets National Curriculum expectations.
Learning is carefully sequenced into small steps so children are not rushed. Each new idea builds on what children already know. From Year 1 to Year 6, teachers follow clear termly plans that ensure key number concepts are revisited and strengthened each year.
From Year 1 to Year 4, children also use White Rose Fluency Bee to practise key skills regularly and build confidence with number facts.
What are the key principles of our Maths curriculum?
Our Maths curriculum follows a mastery approach, which means:
Children are encouraged to explain their thinking using correct mathematical vocabulary. They learn not just what the answer is, but how they know it is correct.
How does our curriculum help children to know more and remember more over time?
Maths learning is planned so important ideas are revisited often, especially number. This helps children remember what they have learned and use it confidently.
We use the Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract (CPA) approach to help children understand new ideas:
This approach supports children in moving from hands-on learning to more formal methods in a clear and supportive way.
What is taught and when?
Maths is taught every year through clearly planned topics, including:
Each year group follows a structured plan, with time set aside each term to strengthen number skills. This helps children become fluent and confident mathematicians.
How is Maths taught in Preschool and Foundation Stage?
In Preschool and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Maths learning happens through direct teaching, play, talk and practical activities.
Children:
These experiences help children build early number confidence and prepare them for Maths learning in Year 1.
How much Maths teaching happens each week?
Children in preschool may sit for a short, direct teaching session of Maths for approximately 10 minutes, building to 20-30 minutes in Foundation Stage. Children in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 take part in daily Maths lessons, usually lasting 45–60 minutes.
Lessons include:
In Years 1–4, Fluency Bee provides extra regular practice to help children become quick and confident with number facts.
In Summary
Our Maths curriculum helps children to:
