We want everyone to enjoy numeracy.

Differentiation through depth rather than acceleration allows children to develop understanding and mathematical vocabulary at a pace that suits them. If a child needs longer to assimilate concepts and understanding, this is accommodated and, in turn, leads to greater progress and helps them actually enjoy their learning.

Numeracy at Dallington School London Progressive Independent Private

EYFS 

Every day includes a numeracy session, and children start to use numbers in open, purposeful activities linked through cross-curricular topic-based learning. You will find children counting, sorting and matching, as well as understanding patterns and working with shapes, space and measurements. Activities such as cooking and block play encourage the use of maths in a very practical way. 

Years 1 & 2 

The mathematics curriculum is designed to help children acquire and understand skills and learn to apply them in measurement, space, shape, and problem-solving investigations. We offer a balance of explicit teaching and independent learning, and children have lots of opportunities to explain their mathematical thinking. They then build on their understanding to progress from using practical materials, e.g., number blocks and coins, to pictorial and numerical representations. 

Numeracy at Dallington School London Progressive Independent Private
Numeracy at Dallington School London Independent Progressive Private

Years 3-6 

Daily mathematics ensures that children carry out a range of work and activities to develop their mathematical thinking, such as place value, number bonds, fractions, multiplication tables, time, money and problem-solving, as well as geometry and algebra investigations. Learning is personalised, so children who are ready will continue to be challenged by extending their skills, and those who need more practice will be given strategies to help consolidate their skills. 

We aim to make maths as practical as possible and hope that it becomes a pleasure for children who will become confident mathematicians able to tackle a wide variety of mathematical problems. 

Learn more about how we incorporate maths through STEM throughout our curriculum here.