Maths at Millfields
At Millfields, our vision for maths is rooted in our Christian values of faith, respect, courtesy, and endeavour. We want every child to leave our school with a strong foundation in mathematical understanding, equipped not only with knowledge and skills, but also the confidence and resilience to approach challenges with curiosity and determination.
We believe that maths is a vital life skill – one that helps children make sense of the world around them and supports their ability to think logically, solve problems and make informed decisions. Our aim is to nurture learners who are brave in their thinking, respectful of others' ideas, and willing to persevere even when the journey feels tough.
As a Church of England school, we recognise each child as a unique individual. Our inclusive and collaborative approach to maths ensures that all children are supported and challenged in their learning, regardless of their starting point. We encourage children to value their learning, to encourage one another, and to see mistakes as opportunities to grow – developing not only their mathematical understanding but their character too.
Our approach to teaching maths is consistent and carefully structured. We follow the White Rose Maths scheme, which supports children in developing a deep and secure understanding through a mastery approach. Teachers use a range of methods – including concrete resources, pictorial representations, and abstract thinking – to help children build strong mental models and develop fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills.
How Do We Teach Maths?
We ensure there is a clear progression of skills across each year group, helping us to meet children where they are and guide them confidently to where they need to be. Every lesson is an opportunity to explore, discuss and reflect – creating a classroom culture where all voices are heard, and every child feels seen and valued.
At Millfields, we believe that high-quality teaching, strong relationships and a love of learning are essential for success. Our teachers work together closely, drawing on one another’s strengths and sharing best practice to provide the best possible experiences for our pupils.
We are committed to ensuring that every child leaves us with a love of maths, ready for the next stage of their learning, and confident in their ability to flourish – both in school and beyond.
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We follow the White Rose maths scheme, adapting this as necessary to suit the needs of our learners.
EYFS maths is based on the document “Development Matters.” In Nursery, a mixture of formal teaching and informal learning opportunities that follow the interest of the children are used. In Reception, teachers follow a combination of the NCETM’s Mastering Number programme and White Rose schemes of learning – principally securing their knowledge of number facts within 10 and oral counting/recognising numbers to 20.
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In addition to the daily maths lesson, all children (Y1-6) access an extra 15 minute arithmetical fluency session:
KS1: NCETM’s Mastering Number (moving onto times table teaching in the summer term of Year 2)
Lower KS2: The focus is on teaching specific arithmetic skills, with a particular focus on multiplication tables.
Upper KS2: The focus is on teaching specific arithmetic skills
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Please encourage your child to complete homework when provided.
The TT Rock Stars program is used from Years 2 to 6, to encourage independent learning and practise times table facts. We regularly get involved with national tournaments and recognise achievements during our celebration assembly in order to add excitement and motivation.