Mathematics

Aims and intent

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 Lady Bay Primary School, these skills are embedded within maths lessons and developed consistently over time. We believe in the importance of providing varied opportunities for children to learn and practise new skills in order to build fluency and confidence in mathematical concepts. We believe in the importance of allowing children to use this fluency in context to embed learning, and aim to provide Reasoning and Problem-Solving opportunities in teaching and independent learning. We are committed to ensuring that children are able to recognise the importance of Maths in the wider world and that they are also able to use their mathematical skills and knowledge confidently in their lives in a range of different contexts. We want all children to enjoy Mathematics and to experience success in the subject, with the ability to reason mathematically. In line with our school values, we are committed to developing children’s curiosity about the subject, creating opportunities for enjoyment of mathematics and fostering the determination to succeed.

White Rose Topic Booklets

As children work through the maths topics, there may be some that they find more difficult to understand than others. This might mean that they work more slowly through the calculations - or that there are more errors. Children will get support in school to try to overcome these difficulties, but in 2025, we have taken the decision that the Topic Booklets can be sent home at the end of the topic for those children who might need  time to work on the more challenging questions or who just need another look over what they have done. Of course, we hope that parents and carers might be able to offer support , but there is no pressure or expectation that children will complete all the questions - it is just an option for extra help with the tricky bits of maths!