At Marston Thorold's, we strive to ensure our children have the knowledge and understanding to apply their mathematical skills to a range of calculations as well as reasoning and problem-solving questions in abstract and real-life contexts.

We follow the National Curriculum.  From Year 1, we use concrete, pictorial and abstract representations to embed and deepen their understanding. We follow a bespoke, mastery, spiral curriculum underpinned by research-led Maths excellence. 

Within Early Years, children are given many opportunities to develop their understanding of number, measurement, pattern and shape and space through teaching sessions and provision. All provision areas, including outdoors, are structured to encourage children to apply and explore their mathematical skills, learnt within teaching sessions, independently.

In EYFS and Key Stage One, Mastering Numbering is used to secure firm foundations in the development of good number sense for all children. The aim over time is that children will leave KS1 with fluency in calculation and a confidence and flexibility with number. Attention is given to key knowledge and understanding needed in Reception classes, and progression through KS1 to support success in the future.

In Key Stage One and Two, each lesson begins with counting and plate spinners ensuring the children are given the opportunity to know and remember more through spaced practice. Opportunities to practice fluency are regular both inside and outside of the maths lessons. Each lesson includes modelled teaching, guided practice and independent learning.  Children are challenged through deeper learning opportunities. 

Maths Statement of Intent

“Mathematics is not only taught because it is useful. It should also be a source of delight and wonder, offering pupils intellectual excitement and an appreciation of its essential creativity.”

(Non Statutory Guidance 1:25)