At Whaplode, we use the White Rose resources to form the backbone of our curriculum along with the Jenny Cook Calculation Policy. This ensures we have appropriate coverage of the National Curriculum objectives and there is clear progression throughout the school. Class teachers supplement this with other resources such as the NCETM materials as well as websites such as Classroom Secrets, Deepening Understanding and Primary Stars.

In EYFS, to supplement White Rose, we use the Birth to Five documents and Development Matters.

We employ the Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract (CPA) approach so every child, regardless of ability, is given the opportunity to use manipulatives to explore new concepts before moving on to other representations. Children are also given opportunities to solve fluency, reasoning and problems solving tasks at each stage of their learning so that they achieve mastery of mathematical concepts before moving on to new learning.

We use the online tools such as TTRockstars and Mathletics to further support learning. Relevant homework tasks are set weekly/fortnightly. Wherever possible, links are made with other curriculum areas, particularly in Science and DT.

If it is found that children have gaps in their understanding, we use appropriate intervention strategies and scaffolds to close those gaps.

Ongoing assessment for learning is used to inform teaching and next steps.