Explore our Year 1 maths scheme of work, designed to give you clear, structured planning that follows the White Rose small steps. Each unit includes lesson plans, interactive teaching slides, differentiated worksheets and assessment materials to support pupils across the year.
The scheme is fully aligned with the Year 1 National Curriculum and builds on Early Years foundations. Pupils develop secure understanding through key areas such as place value within 20, addition and subtraction and recognising and naming 3D shapes, helping them build confidence from the start.
Whether you are teaching daily maths lessons or planning ahead, this Year 1 maths scheme provides everything you need in one place.
This Year 1 maths scheme of work provides a complete set of planning and resources to support high-quality maths teaching across the year. Each unit is carefully sequenced using the White Rose small steps, helping pupils build understanding gradually and securely.
Lessons are designed to support both fluency and early reasoning, with clear progression across topics such as place value to 20, addition and subtraction within 10 and Year 1 3D shapes. Pupils are given opportunities to practise, apply and revisit key concepts, supporting long-term retention.
The scheme includes detailed lesson planning, interactive slides for whole-class teaching and differentiated worksheets to support all learners. Assessment is built in through end-of-block tasks and revision resources, helping you track progress and identify next steps.
Year 1 is a crucial stage for developing confidence in maths. This scheme supports pupils as they move from Early Years into more structured learning, helping them understand number, calculation and shape in a clear and accessible way.
With consistent structure and carefully designed resources, the Year 1 maths scheme supports pupils in building strong foundations that prepare them for Year 2 and beyond.
