Maths
EYFS
In EYFS, teachers use the White Rose resource to order their teaching of maths. This is matched to the Early Learning goals. In the Early Years, Maths is a specific area of learning in the Early Years Curriculum. Play based opportunities are carefully planned and provided by staff. The learning environment both inside and outside, is set up to create a stimulating space where children feel confident, secure, and challenged in their mathematical thinking.
Learning experiences provide children with the opportunity to explore, use their senses and become independent in their mathematical learning.
Key Stage 1 and 2
The 2014 National Curriculum for Maths aims to ensure that all children:
- Become fluent in the fundamentals of Mathematics
- Are able to reason mathematically
- Can solve problems by applying their Mathematics
At Haimo, these skills are embedded within Maths lessons and developed over time.
We aim to foster a deep and secure understanding of mathematical concepts, ensuring that each child develops fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. By using the White Rose Maths scheme, we focus on a carefully sequenced curriculum that builds upon prior knowledge and prepares pupils for future mathematical learning. Our goal is to inspire a love for mathematics, encourage a growth mindset, and equip students with the confidence and skills they need to apply mathematics effectively in a variety of contexts.
We implement the White Rose Maths scheme across all year groups, ensuring a consistent and structured approach to teaching mathematics. The White Rose scheme provides a clear, progressive framework that aligns with the National Curriculum and supports our teachers in delivering high-quality lessons.
- Curriculum Delivery: Lessons are planned using the White Rose Maths schemes of learning, which break down mathematical concepts into small, manageable steps. This approach helps pupils build on their existing knowledge and progressively develop their understanding.
- Lesson Structure: Each lesson follows a consistent structure that includes a clear learning objective, a ‘Teach and Do’ phase, guided practice, and independent tasks. This ensures that pupils receive direct instruction, ample practice, and opportunities for consolidation.
- Assessment for Learning: Regular formative assessments are embedded within the White Rose scheme to gauge pupils' understanding and inform next steps. This allows for timely interventions and targeted support where needed.
- Support: We meet the needs of all learners through adapted tasks and support mechanisms. The White Rose scheme offers resources and activities that cater to varying abilities, ensuring that all pupils are appropriately challenged.
Please click here for a link to the Maths curriculum map.
Supporting your child at home with maths
We use maths in our everyday lives all the time, often without even thinking about it. From shopping, to decorating, to cooking and baking, to checking the time, to reading the bus timetable... The list is endless. By showing our children how we use maths skills in our everyday lives and making sure we involve them in this, we demonstrate to them the importance of developing maths skills for life.
Identifying problems and solving them can also help your child develop maths skills. If you see him or her puzzling over something, talk about the problem and try to work out the solution together.
Don’t shy away from maths if you didn’t like it at school. Try to find new ways to enjoy the subject with your child.
Tips for helping your child to enjoy maths:
- Point out the different shapes to be found around your home.
- Take your child shopping and talk about the quantities of anything you buy.
- Let your child handle money and work out how much things cost.
- Ask younger children to count all the coins in your purse or wallet.
- Look together for numbers on street signs and car registration plates.
- Look at house numbers and talk about odd and even.
- Ask older children to work out the best special offer.
- Look at clocks and tell the time. Talk about timings for cooking.
- Learn how to recall times tables quickly.
Click on the links below for more ideas on how to support your child to develop with maths at home. And don't forget to make it fun!
