Maths

“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.”
National Curriculum for Mathematics

At All Saints CE Primary School, we aspire to provide a high-quality mathematics education that gives children the foundations for understanding the world, the ability to reason mathematically, an appreciation of the importance of mathematics in everyday life and a genuine enjoyment of the subject.

Our mathematics curriculum is designed to develop confident, fluent and resilient mathematicians. We aim for all pupils to acquire a deep understanding of mathematical concepts and to be able to apply their knowledge across a range of contexts.

Our Approach

At All Saints, our mathematics curriculum is carefully sequenced to ensure pupils develop a secure understanding of mathematical concepts, procedures and relationships. Learning builds progressively over time, enabling children to make connections, reason mathematically and apply their knowledge with confidence.

We use a range of high-quality resources, including materials from Oak National Academy, to support the delivery of the National Curriculum. Lessons are adapted to meet the needs of our pupils and provide opportunities for fluency, reasoning and problem-solving within every unit of learning.

As a school, we work closely with the East Midlands South Maths Hub to continually strengthen our mathematics provision and ensure our teaching reflects the latest research in mathematics education. Our approach is underpinned by the principles of Teaching for Mastery, where pupils develop a deep and secure understanding of mathematical concepts before moving on to new learning. Through carefully structured lessons, high-quality mathematical discussion and the use of representations and manipulatives, pupils are encouraged to explain their thinking, make connections and develop confidence as mathematicians.

Children in Early Years and Key Stage 1 participate in the Mastering Number programme, developed by the NCETM and Maths Hubs Programme. This initiative develops pupils' fluency and flexibility with number, helping them build strong foundations in number sense, additive relationships and mental calculation. By developing automaticity with key mathematical facts from an early age, pupils are better prepared for future mathematical learning.

Our teaching is underpinned by the three aims of the National Curriculum:

Fluency

Children become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics through varied and frequent practice. They develop conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge accurately and efficiently.

Reasoning

Children are encouraged to follow lines of enquiry, make conjectures, identify patterns and relationships, and justify their thinking using precise mathematical language.

Problem Solving

Children apply their mathematical knowledge to a range of routine and non-routine problems, developing resilience and the ability to break problems down into manageable steps.

We believe that mathematics should be accessible to all pupils. Learning is carefully adapted to ensure every child develops a secure understanding before moving on. Pupils who grasp concepts rapidly are challenged through rich reasoning and problem-solving opportunities, while those needing additional support are provided with opportunities to consolidate and deepen their understanding.

Through our mathematics curriculum, we aim to develop pupils who are confident, curious and resilient learners, equipped with the mathematical knowledge and skills they need to succeed both in school and beyond.

National Curriculum

Click the link below to view the National Curriculum programmes of study for Mathematics:

Primary National Curriculum for Mathematics

Supporting Your Child with Maths

Parents and carers play a vital role in developing children's confidence and enjoyment in mathematics. One of the most valuable things you can do is take an active interest in what your child is learning and encourage them to see mathematics in the world around them.

You can support your child by:

Encouraging them to explain their learning and mathematical thinking.
Practising key skills such as counting, number bonds and times tables.
Discussing shape, measure, time and money in everyday situations.
Exploring mathematical ideas together and helping them formulate questions.
Using games, puzzles and practical activities to develop mathematical thinking.
Talking positively about mathematics and celebrating perseverance when solving problems.

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By working together, we can help every child develop the confidence, resilience and enthusiasm needed to become successful mathematicians.