​At East Anstey School, our aim is to create positive mathematical thinkers, not procedural calculators. As mathematicians, our children will develop a deep conceptual understanding through safe exploration, in which every child is expected to contribute and mistakes are genuinely valued. Regular collaboration with peers is seen as an integral part of the learning process. We aim to develop resilient and independent learners. Children are expected to reason and problem solve in all areas of the maths curriculum. We support our children to explain and articulate their understanding and become fluent in number so they can use known number facts to make efficient choices with calculations. They will make connections and discover patterns to develop a natural curiosity about the subject, understanding how this relates to everyday contexts and the world around them. Resources and representations are an integral part of lessons, enabling children to understand the structure of the mathematics being explored.

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To achieve the high standards we strive for in Maths, we use the White Rose Maths scheme and work alongside the Jurassic Maths Hub.

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Maths Intent, Implementation, Impact

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At East Anstey we use White Rose as the spine of our mathematics planning, to ensure that children are taught the range of mathematical concepts within their mixed age contexts. The resources provided by White Rose maths cover the entire national curriculum for each key stage but are used as a starting point. Where appropriate, these resources are adapted and combined by class teachers to ensure different year groups in each class are taught simultaneously whilst still receiving the full coverage of curriculum specific to their year group and key stage. We are starting from this, alongside working with the Maths Hub, to develop a teaching for mastery approach. We use the Jurassic Maths Hub teaching for mastery statement to support the development of our curriculum and pedagogy.

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White Rose Maths Progression

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The school uses the White Rose calculation policy to ensure a consistent and layered approach for learners. Teachers use their professional judgement to supplement the scheme with additional resources such as those from Nrich and Testbase to enhance the learning experience for the children.

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White Rose Maths Calculation policy