Mathematics

At our school, we believe that mathematics is a creative, interconnected discipline fundamental to understanding the world. Through our CanDo Maths approach, we foster a positive mindset, encouraging every pupil to believe they can succeed in maths. Our curriculum develops confident, resilient mathematicians who reason mathematically, solve problems, and apply their skills fluently across a range of contexts.

Curriculum Planning

Our curriculum is thoughtfully sequenced to build on pupils’ prior knowledge and ensure deep understanding:

We focus on what pupils will be thinking about, not just what they will be doing, ensuring planning targets underlying knowledge structures and meaningful connections.
Small, manageable steps are identified and sequenced, especially in early years, to build strong foundations in number and mathematical language.
Core content is prioritised early, with planned space for consolidation and rehearsal to embed knowledge securely in long-term memory.
Curriculum design ensures pupils revisit key concepts regularly, reducing cognitive overload and supporting progression.
We maintain a pre-planned pathway for all pupils, balancing new learning with spaced retrieval practice, avoiding rushing through content.
The curriculum is flexible, allowing introduction of key stage content earlier or later based on pupils’ readiness, ensuring all can progress confidently.

Teaching Approach

Our teaching balances introducing new mathematical ideas with ample opportunities to rehearse and consolidate learning:

We provide clear, detailed explanations and worked examples to scaffold understanding and reduce misconceptions.
Teachers use precise mathematical language and encourage pupils to communicate their reasoning clearly.
Problem-solving is integrated systematically, teaching pupils strategies and providing sufficient practice with varied problem types.
Differentiation is purposeful, ensuring pupils with SEND receive explicit, systematic instruction and rehearsal to build fluency.
Pupils who grasp concepts rapidly are challenged with rich, sophisticated problems rather than accelerated content.
Teachers continually check pupils’ understanding and adapt teaching to address gaps and misconceptions promptly.

Building a Love for Mathematics

We foster enjoyment and confidence in mathematics through:

Promoting a growth mindset where challenge is embraced and mistakes are seen as learning opportunities.
Celebrating effort, progress, and achievement with engaging activities like the Maths Whiz Competition.
Connecting mathematics to real-life situations and other subjects, showing its relevance and beauty.
Creating a supportive classroom culture where pupils feel safe to explore ideas and persevere.

Assessment in Mathematics

Assessment is integral to our approach, guiding teaching and personalised support:

Formative Assessment: Ongoing questioning, discussions, and tasks help teachers identify understanding and address misconceptions in real time.
Summative Assessment: Regular PiXL assessments measure progress, inform targeted interventions, and identify gaps.
Assessment data supports personalised learning pathways, ensuring pupils who need consolidation receive it, and those ready for extension are challenged.
We ensure pupils with SEND have access to sufficient practice and support to achieve mastery alongside their peers.

My Happy Mind Testimonial

Good morning Mr Allen,

I just wanted to say what a fantastic programme this is, Olivia has been telling us all about the hippocampus, including what it does and where it is! It gave us a good laugh when she brought it up at the dinner table the other night.

Kind regards,

Dan M

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You can contact us each weekday, between 8.30am and 3pm on:

01793 740349