Mathematics at Our School

At our school, mathematics is taught through a Teaching for Mastery approach so that every child — including those with SEND, high levels of disadvantage, or gaps in prior learning — develops fluency, deep understanding and confidence in maths. Our curriculum is built on the five big ideas of mastery:

The Five Big Ideas of Teaching for Mastery

1. Coherence – learning broken into small, connected steps
2. Representation & Structure – use of manipulatives and visuals to expose mathematical structure
3. Fluency – efficient, accurate and flexible recall and calculation
4. Variation – careful choice of examples to highlight patterns
5. Mathematical Thinking – reasoning, justifying and making connections

These ideas underpin all planning, teaching and assessment from FS2 to Year 6.

Our Curriculum Structure

White Rose Maths (Y1–Y6)

We follow the White Rose Maths Scheme of Learning, ensuring:

• Small‑step progression across all strands
• Balanced fluency, reasoning and problem‑solving
• Strong use of manipulatives and representations
• Built‑in retrieval and revisiting of key concepts

Teachers adapt White Rose slides to meet the needs of our pupils. Adaptations may include simplifying steps, adding scaffolds, extending challenge, or adjusting the sequence based on assessment.