Maths
Intent
Our mathematics curriculum is designed to develop fluent, confident mathematicians who have a secure understanding of foundational knowledge before moving on to more complex concepts.
We aim to ensure every child can reason, solve problems, and apply their learning in real-life contexts. From EYFS onwards, children build strong number sense and understanding of patterns, laying the groundwork for success in later years. We are committed to inclusion, ensuring pupils with SEND receive tailored support so they can access and succeed in mathematics.
Implementation
In EYFS, children explore numbers, shapes, and measures through play and practical activities, developing early mathematical language and understanding.
Across Key Stages 1 and 2, learning is carefully sequenced to build fluency in number facts and operations before introducing new concepts. Lessons combine direct teaching with opportunities for reasoning and problem-solving, ensuring children can explain their thinking and apply skills confidently. Concrete resources, pictorial representations, and visual models support understanding for all learners, including those with SEND.
Regular assessment identifies gaps early, allowing targeted intervention. Wider opportunities, such as maths challenges and real-life applications, make learning engaging and meaningful.
Impact
By the end of EYFS, children will have developed a strong sense of number and shape, ready for the transition to Key Stage 1. By the end of primary school, pupils will be fluent in core mathematical skills, able to reason and solve problems independently, and confident in applying their knowledge to new situations. They will leave with a positive attitude towards mathematics and the resilience to tackle challenges, ensuring they are well prepared for the next stage of learning.
