In maths, we teach the 3 aims of the National Curriculum; fluency, reasoning and problem solving. Children are challenged through a rich maths curriculum that encourages children to jump into the learning pit. We have developed an approach through which Assessment for Learning (AfL) is at the centre of all lessons. Children are taught to use a range of mental strategies including known facts, written calculations and skills to tackle a problem using both concrete resources and pictorial representations. This is taught throughout the school from Year R to Year 6. This ensures children are suitably supported and challenged throughout a lesson. Teachers constantly assess where to go with the children’s learning and both the class teacher and learning support assistants use peel away groups to both model and address any misconceptions the children have or to move their learning forward.

Our scaffolded approach combines the 3 focus areas of the National Curriculum of fluency, reasoning and problem solving. Learning is layered to offer the appropriate level of challenge for each child. Children enjoy the challenge and variation of the maths curriculum.

On a Friday, the maths focuses on identified fundamental objectives. This is known as ‘Fundamental Friday’. This is a great opportunity for adults to really focus on a specific skill that may be a barrier to a child’s progress, for example a gap in place value knowledge.

Times Tables are taught across the school through the use of a Numberlink board. The ‘1, 10, 5, derive’ approach has allowed children to have short, focused times to practice their age-appropriate times tables. We track the children's progress in Times Tables monthly throughout Key Stage 2.

Maths Mentors

Our Year 6 Maths Mentors have been visiting the Nursery at lunchtime to support the youngest members of our school with their early maths skills. Through fun games like “What’s the Time, Mr Wolf?”, counting on the stepping stones, matching memory games, and number recognition with dice, the Nursery children are learning through play and enjoying every moment. The older pupils have shown great patience and enthusiasm, and it’s been wonderful to see friendships forming across year groups. This initiative has been a fantastic way to strengthen our school community while sharing a love of maths!

Games played by the Maths Mentors:

• What’s the time Mr Wolf?
• The floor is lava (with numbers)
• Counting whilst walking along stepping stones
• Ordering numbers on Duplo blocks
• Sharing stories that focus on number and counting

• Number recognition games

• Memory game of pairs of numbers

Times Table Buddies

In Autumn Term 2025 we introduced Times Table Buddies in Year 4. Times Table Buddies is a fun and engaging program where Year 6 pupils team up with Year 4 children to help them master their times tables. The older students take on a mentoring role, supporting their buddies through a variety of interactive activities such as memory games, flashcards, and even playing catch while practising quick-fire questions. All games played were designed and created by the Year 6 children. This enjoyable approach not only makes learning multiplication more exciting, but also builds confidence, teamwork, and positive relationships across year groups. The Year 4 children benefit from personalised support, while the Year 6 buddies develop leadership and communication skills—making it a rewarding experience for everyone involved. This has become part of the Year 6 Help in the Community initiative.