Family Learning – scroll down the page for our fabulous Escher creative Maths sessions
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We are proud to be part of the Mastering Number project, working with the NW3 Maths Hub. |
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“Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can assure you mine are still greater.” Albert Einstein (1879 – 1955)
At the start of this academic year, September 2025, SMITH continued their mastery journey by collaborating with White Rose Education. The Primary Maths Series is fully aligned to the 2014 English national curriculum for maths and subsequent non- statutory guidance.
We are currently updating our policies and scheme documentation, which will be uploaded very soon.
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Calculation Policy
Maths Policy
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Key Points of Mastery
Whole class moves through content at the same pace When teaching maths for mastery, the whole class moves through topics at broadly the same pace. Each topic is studied in depth and the teacher does not move to the next stage until all children demonstrate that they have a secure understanding of mathematical concepts. Time to think deeply about the maths Students are given time to think deeply about the maths and really understand concepts at a relational level rather than as a set of rules or procedures. This slower pace leads to greater progress because it ensures that students are secure in their understanding and teachers don’t need to revisit topics once they’ve been covered in depth. Builds self-confidence in learners In a traditional primary school maths lesson, children are put in different groups and given different content based on their anticipated ability. This means that from an early age children are classed as those who can and can’t “do maths”. Teaching maths for mastery is different because it offers all pupils access to the full maths curriculum. This inclusive approach, and its emphasis on promoting multiple methods of solving a problem, builds self-confidence and resilience in pupils. Differentiates through depth rather than acceleration Though the whole class goes through the same content at the same pace, there is still plenty of opportunity for differentiation. Unlike the old model, where advanced learners are accelerated through new content, those pupils who grasp concepts quickly are challenged with rich and sophisticated problems within the topic. Those children who are not sufficiently fluent are provided additional support to consolidate their understanding before moving on. Basis for the 2014 National Curriculum For Maths Teaching maths for mastery is a key plank of the Government’s education reforms and is reflected in the 2014 English national curriculum for mathematics. The NCETM, Department for Education and OFSTED have all endorsed this evidence-based approach which is a key part of the work within the Maths Hubs Programme |
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Family Learning Events
Spring and Summer family creative Maths sessions focussed on the work of the great Mathematician and Artist, Escher. Influenced by Escher’s work, Parents/carers and their children (aged from Reception all the way through to Year 6) created their own templates to tessellate. The work is split into two Powerpoints as there was so much to include! Click on the links below to view the fantastic work produced.
Escher Family Learning PowerPoint 1
Escher Family Learning PowerPoint 2
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Multiplication Tables Check 2026
The Multiplication Tables Check is a key stage 2 assessment to be taken by pupils in Year 4 (in June). The purpose of the Multiplication Tables Check is to make sure that Year 4 pupils can recall their times tables fluently. Knowledge of multiplication tables helps children to solve problems quickly and flexibly, and allows them to tackle more complex mathematics later on in school.
Check out this useful information especially for parents/ Carers…
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Standards & Testing Agency Information for parents: 2026 multiplication tables check
Useful Websites
National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics
Teaching for mastery: Children’s chances of succeeding in education and life will be maximised if they develop deep and lasting procedural and conceptual mathematical understanding. The NCETM’s teaching for mastery section explains the rationale for this teaching approach, and presents case studies from schools, together with interviews with teachers involved in mastery projects through the Maths Hubs programme.
BCC Bitesize homepage
BBC’s online education resource spanning all the key stages.
NRICH
The NRICH Project aims to enrich the mathematical experiences of all learners. To support this aim, members of the NRICH team work in a wide range of capacities, including providing professional development for teachers wishing to embed rich mathematical tasks into everyday classroom practice.
Times Table Rockstars
In either paper form or online, Times Tables Rock Stars is a carefully sequenced programme of daily times tables practice.
Helping your child at home with Maths
Helping your EYFS child at home with Maths
Our Maths policy can be found on the School Policies page.