Maths
Mathematics in Our Federation: Be the Light – Think, Reason, Discover
Mathematics in our Federation is a rich and exciting journey that begins with our youngest learners. From their earliest days in school, children are encouraged to explore patterns, ask questions, and make meaningful connections with the world around them. Whether spotting symmetry in nature during Forest School, solving puzzles with friends, or discovering number sequences in everyday life, our pupils begin to see maths as a powerful tool for understanding and expressing ideas.
We follow the White Rose mixed-age planning, which ensures a carefully sequenced and inclusive curriculum that supports progression for all learners. Our approach blends fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving, with a strong emphasis on mathematical vocabulary and collaborative learning. Children are encouraged to take risks, learn from mistakes, and celebrate the joy of discovery: whether solving puzzles, exploring patterns in nature, or applying maths in real-world contexts like design, music, and global studies.
Mathematics at our federation is enriched through spiritual, moral, social, and cultural dimensions. Pupils reflect on fairness, explore mathematical beauty across cultures, and develop teamwork and resilience. Through engaging lessons and cross-curricular experiences, our children grow into thoughtful, articulate, and capable mathematicians—ready to Be the Light by thinking clearly, reasoning wisely, and discovering the wonder of the world through mathematics.
Progression
MATHS PROGRESSION OCTOBER 2025Reception curriculum mapping maths
Upper Wharfedale Primary Federation EYFS Maths Progression Map final
Mixed age NC RTP document
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Websites
Provides lots of different interactive games, for all year groups in all areas of the maths curriculum, for children to practise and embed their skills.
Funky Mummy is a mobile friendly number facts game aimed at Reception, Yr1 and Yr2 children to help them practise quick recall of addition, subtraction and multiplication facts.
https://www.timestables.co.uk/multiplication-tables-check/
https://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/477/Multiplication-Tables-Check
These websites allow children to practise their rapid recall of multiplication facts in preparation for Year 4 multiplication check.
A fun way for children to practise rapid recall of multiplication facts and other number work, allowing them to increase the speed they need to answer questions as they become more confident.
https://www.ncetm.org.uk/news/mastering-number-a-new-programme-for-early-primary-pupils/