Mathematics
Subject Rationale
At Stanbury Village School, our Mathematics curriculum is designed to develop confident, resilient and fluent mathematicians who can reason, problem-solve, and apply their mathematical understanding in a range of meaningful contexts. We aim to foster curiosity, creativity and enjoyment of mathematics while ensuring every pupil is equipped with the essential skills and knowledge to succeed in later education and in life.
Our curriculum follows the White Rose Maths scheme, which is carefully aligned with the National Curriculum for Mathematics and underpinned by the principles of Mastery. This approach ensures that all pupils — regardless of background or ability — have access to high-quality, coherent and well-sequenced learning experiences that promote deep understanding and long-term retention.
We provide a carefully structured progression through concepts, allowing pupils to build connections between different mathematical ideas over time. The small-step, cumulative design supports pupils in developing fluency and confidence before moving on to more complex reasoning and problem-solving tasks. Each topic revisits and reinforces prior learning, enabling pupils to embed and apply their mathematical knowledge with increasing sophistication and independence.
A key feature of our approach is the emphasis on conceptual understanding alongside procedural fluency. Manipulatives, representations and visual models are used to strengthen pupils’ comprehension and allow them to make links between abstract and concrete ideas. Teachers use these tools to guide children towards mastery — ensuring that all pupils, including those with additional needs, can access and enjoy the curriculum.
At Stanbury, we place great importance on developing mathematical reasoning and communication. Pupils are encouraged to explain their thinking, justify their methods and discuss strategies with their peers. This not only deepens their understanding but also promotes resilience, reflection and confidence in their mathematical abilities.
By the time pupils leave Stanbury Village School, they will have developed:
• Fluency in number facts and operations;
• The ability to reason mathematically, make connections and generalise;
• The resilience to approach unfamiliar problems with confidence;
• A positive attitude towards mathematics as a creative and essential part of everyday life.
Our ambition is that every child leaves Stanbury Village School as an enthusiastic, capable and curious mathematician who can think logically, communicate clearly, and approach challenges with determination and enjoyment.
