The document introduces various strategies for the four operations and provides a clear progression for those methods through the year groups (year1 - Year6 ). The methods are accompanied by relevant models and images as well as differentiated examples of how the strategies should be presented to each year group. Ideal as a tool for teacher’s planning, whole school mental strategy approach and a support for INSET)

The set of ten cards are designed to stand on the school dining room tables and promote conversation between the children. The cards have sentence stem prompts on them.

Use the book Way Home to develop your class’s oracy skills . Collect vocabulary, write a description and lead your class through a guided tour of the various settings. Bring the book alive with a green screen opportunity.