Stay alert and hold firmly to all you believe. Be mighty and full of courage. Let love and kindness be the motivation behind all that you do.'

1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Vision

At Brimscombe C of E Primary school we deliver an inclusive Mathematics curriculum which aims to ensure that all pupils flourish. We want all children to develop a sense of excitement, curiosity and enjoyment in Mathematics and in turn become confident and capable Mathematicians who can apply their skills and knowledge to a variety of different contexts. Teaching is underpinned by the National curriculum and teachers follow the ‘CanDo’ Maths scheme. With our school skills for learning and Christian values at its forefront, teachers plan engaging and exciting lessons where mistakes are welcomed, misconceptions are identified and children’s progress is closely supported. Within our system children are able to build on sequentially planned and delivered small learning steps with the aim of achieving a deep understanding of each unique Mathematical concept.

Curriculum Intent

Our Mathematics curriculum has been planned and sequenced so that pupils' knowledge and skills are built on in small, manageable steps with the aim of allowing each child to reach their full potential. We teach our pupils to be fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics (so that they develop conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately.) We encourage an appreciation of number and number operations, which enables mental calculations and written procedures to be performed efficiently, fluently and accurately. Our children are supported to reason mathematically using relevant mathematical language. This enables them to deepen their understanding and appreciation of the subject. At Brimscombe, all pupils have the opportunity to deepen their learning by applying their mathematics to solve a range of sophisticated problems in both familiar and unfamiliar contexts.

Curriculum Implementation

We teach in line with the CanDo Maths small steps mastery approach. This is delivered through sequences of lessons with clearly defined objectives, knowledge and vocabulary, supported by a range of high-quality resources. As part of this approach, we also have additional Maths on Track sessions which focus on arithmetic, deliberate practice and number facts. In EYFS, we support children’s conceptual understanding by also following the CanDo approach and supplementing this with a range of rich learning opportunities. All teachers implement relevant EEF guidance and research to ensure their teaching is rooted in good practice. This includes collaborative peer discussion, spaced retrieval to meet the needs of our pupils as well as an emphasis being placed on explicit modelling. We encourage cross-curricular links to deepen understanding and show how different subjects relate to each other. Assessment is embedded throughout the learning process, with regular checks on progress to inform teaching. Teachers provide timely feedback to pupils, ensuring they have the support they need to make progress and feel confident in their learning. They use assessment to inform adaptations which is then factored in to relevant Maths on Track meetings and other catch-up sessions.

Curriculum Impact

The impact of our Mathematics curriculum is reflected in children’s progress and attainment. We assess children’s progress using assessment tools such as termly ‘Remember Its’ as well as end of year NFER assessments. This data is then transferred to Insight so we can track pupil’s attainment and progress closely.  We also evaluate the development of children’s engagement, curiosity and attitude to learning in this subject through governor and subject leader monitoring.