As a school, we aim to foster children’s mathematical understanding and help all children to develop a confident, skilled and resilient approach to all aspects of mathematics. By offering flexible groupings, providing engaging activities and an environment that embraces mistakes as opportunities for further learning, we enable children to succeed as mathematicians. Across our school, teachers provide the substantive and disciplinary knowledge that will allow all children to flourish holistically and become resilient learners.

Through the teaching of key mathematics skills, we enable our children to:

• Be fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics
• Reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry
• Solve problems by applying their mathematical understanding and knowledge

At The Humberston C of E Primary School, we follow a skills-based curriculum structured around clear, progressive schemes of learning. In Years 1 to 6, our curriculum is delivered using the White Rose Maths scheme. To ensure firm foundations in early number, learning in EYFS is guided entirely by the Mastering Number programme. 

To secure mental recall and core numerical fluency, discrete arithmetic and number confidence sessions are embedded across all key stages:

• EYFS and Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2): Children participate in daily Mastering Number sessions, providing essential practice in firming up number sense and structural understanding.
• Key Stage 2 (Years 3 to 6): Children take part in additional daily number fluency sessions designed to embed arithmetic strategies and rapid recall. 

Daily core maths lessons incorporate regular retrieval and arithmetic practice alongside direct instruction, guided practice, and reasoning or problem solving. Teachers use their professional judgement to adapt pacing to suit the needs of their pupils. Through careful planning and using a wide range of materials, we aim to foster a passion for mathematics that extends beyond the classroom, enabling pupils to build on their skills independently. 

Where appropriate, cross-curricular links are made to ensure children experience real-life applications of maths. We prioritize mathematical communication and mental calculation strategies, ensuring pupils learn efficient methods and develop confidence in choosing the best approach for a given problem. 

Maths Policy

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