In EYFS we ensure that the children develop firm mathematical foundations in a way that is engaging, and appropriate for their age. Throughout each school day we use a multitude of 'real life' contexts to talk about and teach number sense. This could be checking that the register totals are correct each morning or collecting the correct amount of apples at snack time. When we have a birthday the children use their measuring skills to bake a cake which they share equally. The list is endless! During the nursery year and in reception; when the children are ready, structured maths lessons are taught daily. We use a blended approach of the NCETM mastering number and White Rose Maths. Our aim is to deliver a bespoke curriculum, teaching the foundations of maths in order for the children to build the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in maths. Six key areas of mathematics learning we focus on are: Cardinality and Counting, Comparison, Composition, Pattern, Shape and Space . Please click here to visit the White Rose Maths page for parents. 

We will reward your child with dojo points when they display positive learning behaviours as well as our school values; compassion, respect, service and perseverance. We also use stickers for some of our younger children as an instant and visual reward. Research shows that children who have parents who take interest in their child's time at school are happier and achieve highly at school. We ask that you check dojo regularly and praise the children for any wonderful things they do at school!

To encourage team work and collaboration we also have a jar in our class. When all the class follow the rules and work as a team they drop beads in the jar. When the jar is full all the children can choose a class treat! You could ask them about this at home too?