Nursery maths yearly overview – EYFS planning aligned with White Rose progression

This Nursery maths yearly overview sets out the full sequence of learning across 24 carefully structured blocks, designed to be taught progressively across the year. It shows how key mathematical ideas develop from early comparison and pattern through to counting, subitising and cardinality.

Each block is mapped to Development Matters and Birth to 5 Matters, giving you confidence that your Nursery maths planning covers all essential EYFS objectives in a clear and logical order :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.

How this overview supports your planning

• Shows the full sequence of the 24 Nursery maths blocks across the year
• Makes progression visible from “more, fewer, some” through to counting and comparing up to 5
• Highlights coverage for 3–4-year-olds in line with EYFS guidance
• Links directly to Development Matters and Birth to 5 Matters statements
• Supports both long-term and medium-term planning decisions
• Acts as a quick reference when reviewing block order and coverage

Use this Nursery maths yearly overview alongside our detailed planning to ensure skills build steadily, with clear progression in number, pattern, shape, spatial language and early problem solving.

Explore our maths subject leader resources or view the full Nursery maths scheme.