At our school, Maths develops children’s fluency, mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills, giving every pupil the confidence to become a successful mathematician. We believe that all children can achieve in mathematics and provide opportunities for pupils to develop a deep and lasting understanding of mathematical concepts.

Our curriculum is carefully sequenced so that children build on prior learning, make connections between ideas and develop secure conceptual understanding. Through a focus on number sense, place value, calculation, fractions, geometry, measurement and statistics, pupils develop a strong mathematical foundation.

Children are encouraged to reason, explain their thinking, make connections and solve problems in a range of contexts. They use mathematical vocabulary accurately and learn to represent their thinking using concrete resources, pictorial representations and abstract methods. Pupils are supported to explore different strategies, identify patterns and articulate why a method works, rather than simply learning procedures by rote.

We place a strong emphasis on fluency, reasoning and problem solving, with children given opportunities to apply their knowledge to increasingly challenging and unfamiliar situations. Through discussion, collaboration and a positive attitude towards mistakes, pupils develop resilience, independence and a growth mindset, learning to see themselves as confident and capable mathematicians.