The teaching of mathematics a Westfield ensures that skills, knowledge and understanding are built up year upon year and gives pupils the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge in different situations through variation.

We want children to build a resilience in maths, and gain that independence in solving maths problems using skills and knowledge learnt in class. Maths is about showing their working out and answers in a variety of ways-we promote the idea of finding many ways of solving the same problem promoting their individuality. We believe that children need to ask questions to find out how to solve maths problems, to be inquisitive, and to see what different ways they can be solved.

The EYFS also use Maths No Problem! as its Scheme of Work, with the aim of developing a secure understanding of early number, which will underpin future learning. The EYFS learning environment is carefully planned to provide children with opportunities to explore mathematical concepts practically, explaining their understanding and thinking to others. There is a focus on securing early mathematical skills and concepts to ensure that children are school ready.

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