The All Saints' Approach to the mathematics curriculum ensures that children understand the relevance and importance of what they are learning in relation to real world concepts. Children know that maths is a vital life skill that they will rely on in many areas of their daily life. In addition, they have a positive view of maths due to learning in an environment where the subject is promoted as being exciting and engaging. We embrace mistakes and use this as a learning opportunity - the journey to finding an answer is most important!

Children are confident in choosing the manipulatives they need to help them to learn along with the strategies they think are best suited to each problem. Our children have a good understanding of their strengths and targets for development in maths and what they need to do to improve.

Maths books show a high standard of work which children take pride in, whilst the range of activities demonstrate good coverage of skills that build over time including: fluency, reasoning and problem-solving to challenge all learners. 

Our live marking and verbal feedback, assessments and evaluative strategies support children in striving to be the best mathematicians they can be whilst ensuring a high proportion of children are working at age-related expectations or above. 

In Key Stage 1 and 2, termly assessments are used as a diagnostic tool to ensure that teachers are adapting learning to meet the needs of all children and ensure that any necessary revision is done to meet the needs of children. Observations are used as an assessment tool in Nursery and Reception to record children’s progress and extend their learning.

Our continuing CPD, based on lesson observations and skills audits, ensures that our teachers are up-to-date and confident providers of high quality maths teaching.

By the end of their All Saints’ journey, the children will leave Year 6 with the fundamental skills to transition into high school 'Secondary Ready', and will progress into the future with superb mathematical and problem-solving skills to support them in their careers and everyday lives!