Maths Curriculum 

At our school, mathematics is taught through the White Rose Maths Hub scheme, which provides a coherent, carefully sequenced curriculum from the Early Years through to Year 6. This approach ensures that learning builds progressively, enabling pupils to develop a deep, secure understanding of mathematical concepts. Our teaching reflects a mastery approach, where children explore ideas in depth, make connections and apply their learning confidently.

Alongside this, we prioritise Mastering Number, following guidance from the NCETM, to develop strong number sense, fluency and automaticity. Regular retrieval, reasoning and problem‑solving are embedded into daily practice, supporting children to become confident and resilient mathematicians.

Early Years Foundation Stage

In the Early Years, mathematics is taught through practical, play‑based and adult‑guided activities that encourage curiosity and exploration. Using the White Rose framework, children develop a strong foundation in number, shape, space and measure. A strong emphasis is placed on Mastering Number to help children understand numbers, patterns and relationships through hands‑on experiences, songs, stories and visual representations.

Children are encouraged to talk about their thinking, use mathematical language and apply their learning in everyday situations. This secure early understanding prepares them well for the transition into Key Stage 1.

Key Stage 1

In Key Stage 1, pupils build on their early experiences by developing fluency in number and confidence with calculation. Through the White Rose scheme, learning is broken into small, carefully structured steps that allow children to fully understand concepts before moving on. Mastering Number sessions support pupils to quickly recall number facts, understand place value and develop efficient mental strategies.

Concrete resources such as counters and tens frames, alongside pictorial representations, help children visualise their learning. Mathematical discussion is encouraged, enabling pupils to explain their reasoning and develop accuracy in their use of vocabulary.

Key Stage 2 

In Key Stage 2, children deepen their mathematical understanding and apply their skills across a wide range of concepts, including calculation, fractions, geometry and data handling. Our maths curriculum ensures progression, challenge and depth, with regular opportunities for reasoning and problem‑solving. Pupils are encouraged to think critically, make links between concepts and justify their answers.

Mastering Number continues to support fluency and confidence in calculation, enabling children to work efficiently and accurately. By revisiting key learning and building on prior knowledge, pupils develop the skills and resilience needed to tackle increasingly complex mathematical problems.

Impact

Through our structured approach to teaching mathematics, pupils develop secure knowledge, strong fluency and positive attitudes towards maths. They are confident to explain their thinking, persevere with challenges and apply their understanding across the curriculum and in real‑life contexts. Our aim is for every child to leave our school as a capable, confident and enthusiastic mathematician.