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Maths

At Goudhurst & Kilndown, we follow the 'White Rose' programme to teach mathematics.

We believe that all children, who are introduced to a concept, should have the opportunity to build on their abilities, in small progressive steps, through variation using a concrete-pictorial-abstract approach, whilst focusing on fluency, reasoning and problem solving in a mastery environment.

Small Steps -big math topics are broken down into tiny, easy-to-manage daily lessons.
Fluency, Problem Solving and Reasoning - children practice core skills, explain how they got their answers, and apply math to fun, unfamiliar challenges.
Concrete – children should have the opportunity to use concrete objects to help them understand what they are doing.
Pictorial – alongside this children should use pictorial representations. These representations can then be used to help reason and solve problems.
Abstract – both concrete and pictorial representations should support children’s understanding of abstract methods.

NCETM - Maths Hub

Our school Maths Lead, Natasha Wilkins, is a Local Leader of Mathematics Education (LLME) working alongside the Maths Hub to elevate primary mathematics teaching across Kent and Medway. A Primary Maths Mastery Specialist for the past three years and an accredited Professional Development Lead, Miss Wilkins regularly leads high-impact CPD in local schools to strengthen the pedagogical confidence of class teachers. Through collaborative work groups, bespoke support, and evidence-informed training, Miss Wilkins is dedicated to embedding sustainable mastery approaches, deepening conceptual understanding for all pupils, and driving lasting school improvement across the region.

Increasing Fluency

In addition, we strongly believe that subitising, number bond and times-tables are at the heart of number fluency and reduce cognitive load when children progress through the Inspire programme. We therefore promote and celebrate children’s engagement with both the following programmes:

EYFS/KS1

Mastering Number: The Mastering Number program at Key Stage 1 (KS1), provided by the NCETM, is a daily 10-to-15 minute math session designed to build children's number sense, automatic recall of basic number facts, and flexibility with numbers rather than relying on slow counting-on methods.

Numbots: Developing automatic recall & conceptual understanding of addition and subtraction, through gamification and use of multiple representations.

KS2

Mastering Number Year 3: The NCETM Mastering Number Year 3 program extends the popular Key Stage 1 framework into Lower Key Stage 2. It provides short, daily 10-to-15-minute sessions focused on securing additive relationships, mastering number facts across 10, and building flexible number sense without relying on slow counting strategies.

Mastering Number KS2: The Mastering Number at KS2 program, designed by the NCETM, targets Year 4 and Year 5 pupils. It builds strong number sense, focusing on automaticity in multiplication and division facts through short, daily 10-to-15-minute sessions. The goal is to reduce cognitive load and help students apply mathematical relationships flexibly.