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New secondary resources from White Rose Maths
A curriculum that supports teachers and helps every student thrive S
econdary maths teaching is a demanding job. Teachers are expected to cover a wide range of topics, support pupils with very different levels of confidence, and prepare them for the challenges of GCSEs and beyond. Having the right resources at hand can make all the difference — saving time, reducing workload, and ensuring every student gets the best possible start.
That’s why we’ve been working hard over the last 18 months to refresh our secondary schemes of learning and supporting materials. The new Version 3 resources are now available, designed to give teachers greater clarity, stronger curriculum alignment, and even better support for planning and teaching. They also dovetail perfectly with our brand-new secondary science offering, creating meaningful links between the two subjects.
So, what’s new — and how can it help in the classroom? Key changes
The step from Version 2 to Version 3 of the secondary maths scheme of learning brings important refinements. We’ve sharpened the coherence and clarity of the curriculum, ensuring that mathematical concepts are introduced in a logical order and sequenced to build secure understanding. These changes also strengthen alignment with the science curriculum. Shared concepts are now introduced consistently across subjects, making it easier for students to see the connections between their learning in maths and science. This not only reinforces understanding but also helps them apply knowledge more confidently.
At Key Stage 4, teachers now have a choice of both Foundation and Higher schemes of learning. This gives schools a clearer, tailored progression pathway to suit all students, whatever their starting point. The Key Stage 3 Support curriculum has also been realigned to ensure it matches the new sequencing, so support is available exactly when and where it’s needed.
Carefully sequenced
At the heart of the White Rose approach is careful sequencing. Each yearly overview is divided into blocks, which are then broken down into small, manageable steps. This ensures that no learning is left to chance, and teachers can feel confident that key concepts are introduced and revisited in the right order.
Each small step comes with clear outlines of essential content, common misconceptions and errors to watch out for, and the key vocabulary students need. Teachers will also find suggested approaches to help bring concepts to life and support classroom discussion through mathematical talk.
Teaching for mastery
White Rose has always championed a mastery approach to teaching. Grounded in research and aligned with the National Curriculum, this approach ensures that pupils develop deep, lasting understanding.
In practice, mastery means: • Number first: confidence with numbers is built as the foundation for the whole curriculum. • Depth before breadth: knowledge is reinforced and revisited regularly.
• Collaboration: pupils progress together, supporting one another along the way.
• Fluency, reasoning, and problem solving: these core skills are developed in tandem.
• Concrete–Pictorial–Abstract (CPA): concepts are introduced through physical resources and visual representations before moving to the abstract.
This approach gives students the tools and confidence they need to become competent mathematicians who can apply their learning flexibly.
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While the schemes of learning themselves remain completely free, schools can also access a range of high-quality, low-cost supporting resources designed to save teachers time and reduce workload. • Worksheets offer opportunities for fluency practice alongside reasoning and problem-solving, enabling students to build the knowledge and skills needed to become confident mathematicians. • Assessments include both end-of-block and end-of-term, allowing teachers to gauge not only how well students have grasped the content of each block, but also how effectively that learning is being retained over the medium and long term. • Adaptable teaching slides include retrieval practice, modelling, mathematical talk prompts, and AfL opportunities for each small step. Teachers can adapt slides quickly to suit the needs of their classes.
By combining carefully sequenced planning with practical classroom resources, teachers have everything they need to deliver effective, engaging lessons.
Stronger links with science
One of the most exciting aspects of the new resources is their alignment with our secondary science schemes of learning. The curriculum has been sequenced to ensure common concepts — such as ratio, proportion, or graph interpretation — are taught consistently and introduced in maths before being applied in science. This gives students a stronger foundation, reduces confusion, and helps them see how the two subjects reinforce one another.
A clear step forward
The updated White Rose Maths secondary resources are more than just an upgrade — they’re designed to make teachers’ lives easier and students’ learning stronger. With clearer sequencing, closer subject links, and adaptable classroom materials, they offer a curriculum that supports teachers at every stage and helps every student thrive in maths.
At White Rose, our goal is simple: to provide resources that save teachers time and give young people the confidence to succeed. Version 3 of our secondary schemes of learning is another step forward in making maths achievable and enjoyable for all.
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