Maths 2024/2025

Intent 

At De Lucy we want confident and resilient mathematicians who enjoy maths.

We aim to ensure all pupils:

• become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, including through varied and frequent practice with increasingly difficult problems over time, so that pupils develop a deep understanding of concepts and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately
• reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry, recognising relationships between problems and developing ways to justify or prove their thoughts using mathematical language
• can solve problems by applying their mathematics in a variety of different contexts, including breaking down problems into a series of simpler steps and persevering in seeking solutions 

 Implementation 

At De Lucy School, we follow the White Rose Scheme of Learning.

The scheme takes a mastery approach to the teaching and learning of maths. It breaks down the learning objectives from the National Curriculum into teaching blocks which are in turn broken down in to small steps/milestones that pupils need to master to secure a strong foundation of knowledge and understanding. Pupils are then able to tackle more challenging topics and problems - applying their skills and understanding to different contexts. Our approach starts with pupils using concrete resources that they can physically move, change and manipulate to help them understand the problem. As their understanding develops, pupils are expected to use both pictorial and written (abstract) methods to help them solve problems.

We also follow the NCETM (National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics) Mastering Number programme across the whole of KS1 as well as in Year 5. This programme supports all pupils in securing good number sense. The aim over time is that children will improve their fluency in calculation and a develop a confidence and flexibility with number. This is taught through consistent sessions of 10 to 15 minutes, in addition to the normal maths lesson.

Within maths lessons, we recognise the importance of number fluency, recall speed, oral counting and times tables so we make effective use of Times Table Rock Stars and NumBots to support this.

maths subject overview final 10 2 25.pdf

For further information, please visit https://whiterosemaths.com/ 

Key Stage 1 & 2 Maths National Curriculum

Impact

End of KS2 maths results.

Due to Covid restrictions official SATs assessments did not take place in 2020 and 2021. 

SATS took place in 2022. Our progress in maths was in the top 25% of schools in England.

Pupil Voice

Our aim at De Lucy is for pupils to be confident, resilient mathematicians who enjoy maths. Here are some of our pupils’ responses when talking about maths in October 2021.

Reception

We was making patterns. You can use colours, it might look like blue, green, blue.

Year 1

I like getting smarter and helping my friends.

Year 2

I like adding… sometimes it gets tricky so I cross it and try again.

Year 3

It makes us smart- we are getting better and better.

I use our resource boxes to help with exchanging when subtracting.

I learnt lots in Year 2 and now it’s easier in Year 3.

Year 4

I love maths, it’s my best subject, it’s fun.

Year 5

I like maths, I like the hard bits.

I really like ‘Flash Back 4’, it is exciting to see if you have got it right.

Year 6

If I get stuck, I come back to it and give it another go – I can ask my partner to help.

I am really pleased that I can do long division now.

How parents can help

Support your child/ren to develop rapid mental recall of number facts by encouraging regular use of Times Table Rock Stars and Numbots at home.

Please visit the Home learning page for more information.

 Partnership links - South East Maths Hub

De Lucy School is a member of the London South East Maths Hub, which is part of a collaborative national network of 35 hubs that bring together mathematical educational professions to develop and spread excellent practice. 

We deliver the Mastering Number Programme offered  by the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM) and the Maths Hubs Network. This is a large-scale nationwide programme for teachers of pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2, designed to help children embed good number sense. 

We also deliver the Year 5 mastering Number Programme after being part of this project in 2023-2024.

Policies

White Rose Calculation Policy 

• WRM calculation policy 2024 All year groups

Year 4 - Multiplication Timestables Check (MTC)

In the summer term, Year 4 will be taking part in the Multiplication Timetables Check. This is a government statutory requirement for all pupils in Year 4.  The purpose of the Multiplication Timetables Check is to assess if your child can confidently recall their timetables up to 12.

The government has written a useful information guide for parents. 

• Information for parents multiplication tables check

At school, children learn their timetables as part of the maths curriculum. We have also built in regular practise sessions in Key stage 2 during the school week.

At home, please continue to support your child in learning their timetables. Each child has their own log on to the Times Table Rock Star App and is expected to practise daily for 10 minutes as part of their homework.  Your child’s log on can be found in their timetable practice book which comes home daily.

Subject leader

Miss Latham currently on Maternity Leave. Post being covered by Miss Gee

Page updated 10th February 2025