Maths Mastery is a teaching and learning approach that aims to help pupils develop a deep understanding of maths. Learning outcomes are the same, but the approach varies depending on a student’s level of understanding. We use the Maths Mastery Programme to support all of our children, from nursery to year 6. It is taught daily and in the morning. We have a range of mathematical opportunities during our day and a maths meeting every afternoon, which consolidates previous learning. This might be singing, chanting and recapping in other ways.

Maths mastery at EYFS consists of developing children’s mathematical abilities by:

• Developing fluency in basic number skills;
• developing a flexible approach to applying concepts, processes and knowledge to different problems and situations;
• gradually increasing difficulty, with an approach that focuses on developing already-established skills or knowledge,
• using the Concrete - Pictorial - Abstract (CPA) approach to teach representation.

The programme in reception heavily relies on the use of manipulatives. We encourage the children to be critical thinkers and ask questions. They can explore a range of ideas and strategies to enhance their mathematical way of thinking; all by using a range of resources.