GLF Schools

GLF Schools

GLF Schools was founded in 2012 in order to enable the federation of Glyn School (an academy in 2011) and Danetree Junior School. Together, we began our journey to become a MAT of more than 1000 talented staff working with over 10,000 children in 40 schools across 5 regions in southern England.

Our Schools

Banbury Region

Banstead Region

Berkshire & Hampshire Region

Caterham Region

Crawley Region

Didcot Region

Epsom Region

London Boroughs

Redhill Region

Sunbury & Camberley Region

Year 6 Maths

What Will Children Learn This Year?

Year 6 consolidates all previous learning and introduces advanced topics such as ratio, algebra, and multi-step problem-solving. Children also prepare for SATs and transition to secondary school.

Key Learning Across the Year

Autumn Term

  • Place Value: Numbers up to 10,000,000.
  • Calculation Strategies: Efficient methods for all operations.
  • Geometry: Position and direction.

Spring Term

  • Fractions: Simplifying, adding, subtracting, and multiplying.
  • Decimals & Percentages: Linking concepts for real-world problems.
  • Ratio & Scale Factors: Understanding proportional reasoning.
  • Mean Average: Introducing statistical concepts.

Summer Term

  • Algebra: Solving problems with two unknowns.
  • Revision & SATs Preparation: Consolidating all learning.
  • Statistics: Interpreting data and solving problems.

How We Support Learning

  • Daily fluency and retrieval practice.
  • SATs-focused revision sessions.
  • Visual models and problem-solving strategies.

How You Can Help at Home

  • Support with homework and SATs practice.
  • Discuss real-life maths like budgeting and measurements.
  • Encourage resilience and confidence with problem-solving.

Why This Matters

Year 6 ensures children are ready for secondary school and confident in applying maths to real-world situations.