🌟 White Rose Maths at Church Broughton CofE Primary School

At Church Broughton CofE Primary School, we use the White Rose Maths scheme to deliver high-quality, engaging, and consistent mathematics teaching across all year groups. This approach helps children develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts and builds their confidence and enjoyment of the subject.

What is White Rose Maths?

White Rose Maths is a carefully structured programme designed by a team of experienced teachers and mathematicians. It follows the National Curriculum for Mathematics and breaks learning down into small, manageable steps to ensure every child can succeed.

Key Features of the Scheme

• Mastery Approach: Children are encouraged to fully grasp each concept before moving on. This helps build strong foundations and reduces the need for re-teaching.
• Fluency, Reasoning, and Problem Solving: Lessons focus not just on getting the right answer, but on understanding the ‘why’ and ‘how’ behind it. Pupils are regularly challenged to explain their thinking and apply their skills in different contexts.
• Small Steps Planning: Each unit is broken into small steps that build on each other, ensuring steady progress and deep understanding.
• Visual and Practical Learning: The scheme uses a range of visual models and practical resources to help children understand abstract concepts.

How It Supports Your Child

• Consistency: Children revisit key concepts regularly, helping them retain and apply their knowledge.
• Challenge for All: Tasks are designed to stretch all learners, with opportunities for deeper thinking and exploration.
• Confidence Building: By mastering each step, children gain confidence and develop a positive attitude towards maths.

How You Can Help at Home

• Talk positively about maths and encourage your child to explain their thinking.
• Use everyday opportunities to explore maths together – cooking, shopping, measuring, and telling the time are great places to start.
• Make use of the White Rose Maths Parent Resources and 1-Minute Maths App, which offer fun and simple ways to support learning at home

Skill Progression in Mathematics

Mathematics (White Rose) EYFS

Mathematics (White Rose) Year 1 - Year 6

Long term planning

Whilst we teach most areas of the curriculum in mixed-age classes, we teach mathematics to separate year groups.

Mathematics - EYFS-Year 6 long-term plans