Intent of Maths

At Esh Winning Primary School, our intent for mathematics is to promote a love of maths and teach a rich, balanced and progressive curriculum, using maths to reason, problem solve and develop fluent conceptual understanding in each area.

Teachers and governors are kept informed of developments of our frequently reviewed curriculum. Teachers are supported and aided in their roles ensuring confidence in the skills and facts they are required to teach. Lessons are child focused and maths is kept fun and current in school.

Our curriculum allows our children to make sense of the world around them, relating the pattern between maths and everyday life. Our policies, resources and schemes support our vision eg. Our calculation policy, White Rose Maths, NCETM Teaching for Mastery.

The mapping of maths across the school shows clear progression in line with age related expectations. Pupils are challenged and we believe in a child led approach whereby pupils can take ownership of their learning, choosing the most appropriate resource or method to help them solve calculations. Pupils identified as SEND or underachieving are supported completely, revisiting learning where needed.

Maths in our school is enhanced by individual class working walls, designed to aid children through each topic, also through Times Tables Rockstars, Mathstastic and Times Tables Olympics.