Maths & Financial Literacy

Mathematics is a creative and highly interconnected discipline that has been developed over centuries, providing the solution to some of history’s most intriguing problems. It is essential to everyday life, critical to science, technology and engineering, and necessary for financial literacy and most forms of employment. 

At Furzefield, we provide a high-quality mathematics education that provides a foundation for understanding the world, the ability to reason mathematically, an appreciation of the beauty and power of mathematics, and a sense of enjoyment and curiosity about the subject.

We follow the Maths No Problem scheme of work for KS2 (Years 3 - 6.) We also incorporate high-quality mathematical resources from other providers into our lessons to provide children with opportunities to reason and problem solve, including NCETM.

Maths Progression Map

National Curriculum - Maths

Financial Literacy 

At Furzefield, we teach the skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours that help people to manage money and achieve good financial wellbeing begin to develop from an early age. Research shows that financial behaviour starts to be shaped between the ages of three and seven, and long-term financial outcomes can be predicted from skills and behaviour in children as young as five.

At our school, we recognise the importance of equipping children with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to manage money effectively. Financial literacy is introduced progressively across the school, with meaningful links made throughout the curriculum. We introduce age-appropriate financial concepts from EYFS onwards—starting with recognising coins and understanding the value of money, progressing to budgeting, saving, and informed decision-making by Year 6. This helps pupils see how maths skills like addition, subtraction, place value, percentages, and problem-solving apply in real-life contexts such as shopping and budgeting.

We enhance financial learning through partnerships with external agencies, such as Santander’s Money Wise workshops for Years 4, 5, and 6. These sessions help pupils explore topics such as wants and needs, keeping money safe, the value of money, investments, loans, digital banking, and the influence of advertising and consumer choices.

All pupils, from Nursery to Year 6, take part in our whole-school Maths Market enterprise project. Each class designs and makes items to sell using their D&T skills, while working within a set budget. Even everyday school supplies like paper, glue, and pencils are priced, helping pupils apply maths and financial skills in a realistic context.

To earn their spending money, pupils are encouraged to complete simple jobs at home, with parents actively involved in the process. On the day of the Maths Market, the school is filled with excitement as children take on the role of market traders and customers - handling money, giving change, and making real-life spending decisions. Year 6 pupils act as personal shoppers, supporting younger children with their purchases.

In Years 3 and 4, pupils create simple expense accounts to track their costs. By Years 5 and 6, they produce more detailed income and expenditure accounts. Any profit made is spent on something chosen by the class—such as a celebration or new books—giving pupils a sense of ownership and responsibility.

By developing pupils’ financial literacy, we aim to raise aspirations and support children in understanding the role of money in achieving goals, planning for the future, careers, and contributing meaningfully to their communities.