Peter Wheeldon -  Head of Primary Maths & Year 6 Teacher  ‘ Mathematics is a creative and highly inter-connected 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. A high-quality mathematics education, therefore, 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. ’ Mathematics programmes of study: National curriculum in England (2013) [1]   The opening paragraph of the updated National Curriculum for Maths gives a clear and applied direction for Primary children and their learning. All the key words are present: creativity, critical thinking, and links to technology are all clear areas in which proficient mat