England's National Curriculum Edition
Everything you need to teach Primary Mathematics
A comprehensive programme meticulously designed for EYFS, KS1, and KS2.
Meet all the requirements of the English National Curriculum, plus make a real difference for all the children in your school.
Components of the Series
For Teachers
Teacher Hub: Your central access point for all essential resources.
Here, you'll find comprehensive teacher and lesson guides in the easy-to-use Teacher Guide, the powerful Insights assessment tool, and our dedicated video CPD platform The Academy.
Teacher Guides:
— all the information you need to effectively teach every lesson in each book
Insights:
— an innovative math assessment tool that incorporates content and cognitive domain assessment
The Academy:
— a comprehensive CPD resource tailored for educators featuring an extensive library of video courses
For Students
Textbooks:
— two textbooks for each year group from Year 1 to Year 6 containing all the lessons to cover the entire curriculum
Workbooks:
— practice workbooks that include topic reviews and assessments throughout the year
Assessment Papers:
— mid-year and end-of-year summatative assessments for each year group that can be used with Insights
For Parents
Parent Hub:
— A place where information, scope-and sequence, and downloadable resources are made available for parents.
Parent Videos:
— supporting videos that can be placed on any school website to help parents understand the teaching methods
Maths at Home:
— 36 books spanning 6 year groups to help parents teach their children maths mastery in the home environment
Beyond the series
Collective Wisdom of dedicated community
Spearheaded by an army of accredited schools, there is a lot more support when you are a Maths — No Problem! school including a community network for schools to help each other, perform lesson study, and visit each other’s open days and webinars and community events.
Expert Professional Development
Teachers can be recognised for improving their skills and knowledge with our world class Teacher Qualification Programme.
Schools can benefit from a network of qualified Maths — No Problem! independent professionals who have gone through the rigorous programme.
Tailored Training and support for Schools
We offer tailored in-service training (INSET) for schools, designed to meet the specific needs of your staff and students. Our experienced trainers provide hands-on workshops, demonstration lessons, and collaborative planning sessions to help your teachers implement the Maths — No Problem! approach effectively in their classrooms.
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Key Features
English National Curriculum 2014 Alignment:
Our series is specifically tailored to meet all objectives of the English National Curriculum, ensuring complete coverage and progression.
Mastery Approach:
We implement the mastery approach endorsed by the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM), which ensures the fostering of deep, long-term understanding of mathematical concepts.
Concrete Pictorial Abstract (CPA) Progression:
Following recommendations from the Department for Education, we utilise the CPA approach to build robust conceptual understanding in all learners.
Problem-Solving and Reasoning:
In accordance with curriculum goals, our series emphasises critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
Alignment with National Curriculum Aims
Maths — No Problem! is meticulously designed to meet the goals of the National Curriculum in England. Our programme ensures that pupils:
Become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics:
Through our mastery approach and CPA progression, students develop conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately.
Reason mathematically:
Our emphasis on problem-solving encourages students to follow lines of enquiry, conjecture relationships, and develop arguments using mathematical language.
Solve problems:
By applying their mathematics to a variety of routine and non-routine problems, students learn to break down problems into simpler steps and persevere in the face of difficulty to seek solutions.
By aligning closely with these core aims, Maths — No Problem! ensures that students in England receive a comprehensive mathematics education that prepares them for both further academic study and real-world applications.
Feel confident choosing a programme aligned with the National Curriculum for a top-tier mathematics education.
Curriculum Coverage
Maths — No Problem! covers all areas of each programme of study in the English National Curriculum for Mathematics for KS1 and KS2, including as well as the Early Years Framework including:
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Mathematics
The Department for Education (DfE) in England has set specific requirements for teaching mathematics in the early years. These requirements are outlined in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Here are the key points:
Number:
Children learn to count confidently and develop a deep understanding of numbers to 10, including the composition of each number. They subitise (recognise quantities without counting) up to 5. Children learn to automatically recall number bonds up to 5 (including subtraction facts) and some number bonds to 10.
Numerical Patterns:
Children learn to verbally count beyond 20, recognising the pattern of the counting system. They compare quantities up to 10, recognising when one quantity is greater than, less than, or the same as another quantity. Children explore and represent patterns within numbers up to 10, including evens and odds, double facts, and how quantities can be distributed equally.
Teaching Approach:
Children learn through play-based activities and daily routines that integrate mathematics. This approach encourages exploration of mathematical concepts using diverse resources, fostering a natural understanding of numbers and patterns in their environment.
The EYFS resources fully meet all the requirements set out by the Department for Education (DfE) set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. They are designed to support these learning goals through play-based activities and guided exploration, laying a strong foundation for future mathematical learning in Key Stage 1 and beyond.
Key Stage 1 (KS1; Years 1 and 2)
Number and place value:
Students learn to count, read, write, and understand the value of digits in numbers.
Addition and subtraction:
Pupils develop strategies for adding and subtracting numbers mentally and using written methods.
Multiplication and division:
Children begin to understand multiplication and division through grouping and sharing small quantities.
Fractions:
Students are introduced to simple fractions of objects, shapes, and quantities.
Measurement:
Pupils learn to measure, compare, and solve problems involving length, mass, capacity, time, and money.
Properties of shapes:
Children identify and describe the properties of 2D and 3D shapes.
Position and direction (Geometry):
Students learn about position, direction, and movement, including whole, half, quarter, and three-quarter turns.
Statistics (Year 2 only):
Pupils begin to interpret and construct simple pictograms, tally charts, block diagrams, and tables.
Key Stage 2 (KS2; Years 3-6)
Number and place value:
Students work with larger numbers and develop a deeper understanding of place value.
Addition and subtraction:
Pupils refine their mental and written methods for addition and subtraction with increasingly large numbers.
Multiplication and division:
Children develop efficient written and mental methods for multiplication and division.
Fractions:
Students work with more complex fractions, decimals, and percentages, understanding their relationships.
Measurement:
Pupils work with a wider range of measures and solve increasingly complex problems involving measurement.
Properties of shapes (Geometry):
Children study more complex 2D and 3D shapes, including their properties and relationships.
Position and direction (Geometry):
Students work with coordinates, translations, and reflections in the first quadrant.
Statistics:
Pupils interpret and present data using more advanced charts and graphs, and solve problems using information presented in various formats.
Ratio and proportion (Year 6 only):
Students learn to solve problems involving relative sizes, scaling, and unequal sharing and grouping.
Algebra (Year 6 only):
Pupils are introduced to basic algebraic concepts, including using simple formulae and expressing missing number problems algebraically.
For each programme of study the programme covers both statutory and non-statutory requirements of the English National Curriculum for Mathematics:
All statutory requirements:
These are the compulsory elements that all schools must teach. Our series ensures complete coverage of these essential components across all year groups.
All non-statutory requirements:
While not mandatory, these elements provide valuable guidance and opportunities for deeper learning. Our series incorporates these to offer a comprehensive and enriched mathematical experience.
We’ve got it all covered — so you can jump straight into teaching exactly what they need.
Recognition from Department for Education and Expert Panel
Maths — No Problem! has received significant recognition for its alignment with the English National Curriculum and its effectiveness in teaching mathematics:
Department for Education (DfE) Approval:
Our programme was approved by the DfE for use in English schools, meeting their rigorous criteria for high-quality textbooks.
Exclusive DfE Approval in 2017 and 2018:
Maths — No Problem! Primary Series was the only mathematics mastery programme to receive full approval from the Department for Education in 2017 and 2018 for KS1 and KS2 as well as the only programme that was approved for match funding by the DfE for the entire duration of the match funding programme (run by the Department of Education), highlighting our exceptional quality and alignment with curriculum standards.
Minister of Schools Endorsement:
The Minister of Schools has acknowledged Maths — No Problem! as meeting all the criteria set forth for effective mathematics teaching resources.
Expert Panel Validation:
An independent expert panel, appointed by the DfE, has confirmed that Maths — No Problem! materials fully align with the curriculum and demonstrate best practices in mathematics education.
These endorsements underscore our commitment to providing top-tier educational resources that meet and exceed national standards.
