Mathematics Curriculum Statement

Introduction to Maths at Amblecote

Mathematics at Amblecote Primary is designed to give every child the strongest possible start. From the earliest stages in Reception, pupils experience a curriculum that is accessible, ambitious, and rooted in the belief that all children can succeed in maths.

We prioritise secure number sense, fluency in calculation, and deep conceptual understanding so that pupils develop confidence, enjoyment, and curiosity in the subject. Children are encouraged to make meaningful connections across mathematical ideas, enabling them to reason, generalise, and solve increasingly complex problems.

Mathematics is presented as a vital life skill with applications in science, technology, engineering, and financial literacy. As pupils progress, they gain an appreciation of the beauty, structure, and power of mathematics, developing resilience, independence, and a sense of pride in their achievements.

Our approach to teaching mathematics is grounded in mastery principles and delivered through the White Rose Maths pathway from Reception to Year 6. This ensures coherent progression, full National Curriculum coverage, and sufficient time for pupils to explore concepts in depth.

Teaching is carefully sequenced in small steps, with explicit links made to prior learning. Interleaving is embedded throughout the curriculum, meaning that previously taught content is revisited and woven into new learning. This strengthens retention and helps pupils understand how different areas of mathematics connect.

The CPA (Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract) approach is used consistently across the school. Manipulatives, visual representations, and structured models support pupils in developing secure conceptual understanding before moving to abstract calculation. Teachers adapt resources and activities to meet the needs of their classes, ensuring accessibility and challenge for all learners.

Daily Fluency at Amblecote:

Reception: NCETM Mastering Number

Years 1-2: Daily Mastering Number sessions

Years 3-4: Daily Number Sense strategies and times‑tables fluency

Years 5-6: Daily arithmetic starters and retrieval‑based fluency practice

Across all year groups, pupils are encouraged to persevere, try different strategies, and learn from mistakes. This builds resilience, independence, and a positive attitude towards challenge.

Our curriculum ensures that pupils develop secure understanding across all areas of mathematics, including:

• Number and Place Value
• Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division
• Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
• Measurement
• Geometry: Properties of Shape
• Geometry: Position and Direction
• Statistics

White Rose Maths provides a clear progression of knowledge and skills from Early Years to Year 6. Each unit builds on previous learning, ensuring that pupils revisit and deepen their understanding over time.

Number fluency underpins all areas of the curriculum. Significant time is devoted to mastering number facts, efficient calculation strategies, and mental methods.

By the end of Year 6, pupils will:

• recall number facts fluently
• apply efficient written and mental calculation strategies
• reason mathematically using precise vocabulary
• solve multi‑step problems with confidence
• make connections across mathematical ideas

This prepares them thoroughly for the demands of Key Stage 3.

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

In our Early Years provision, children begin to explore mathematical concepts through play, exploration, and hands‑on activities. The EYFS framework encourages children to develop a strong grounding in number, shape, space, and measures.

We focus on:

• Counting and understanding numbers
• Recognising patterns and relationships
• Exploring shapes and spatial awareness
• Using mathematical language in everyday contexts

These early experiences lay the foundation for confident, curious learners who are ready to progress into Key Stage 1.

Key Stages 1 and 2

As children move through the school, they build on their early experiences with a structured and progressive curriculum. We teach maths daily, ensuring children develop deep understanding and secure knowledge.

Our lessons include:

• Number and place value
• Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Fractions, decimals and percentages
• Measurement, geometry and statistics

We encourage children to explain their thinking, work collaboratively, and apply their skills in real‑life contexts. This helps them develop independence, resilience, and confidence in their mathematical abilities.

Supporting Every Learner

We believe that a positive attitude towards mathematics is key to success. Our classrooms are inclusive, supportive, and engaging, where mistakes are seen as opportunities to learn and every child is encouraged to persevere and take pride in their progress.

We recognise that every child learns differently. Teachers use a range of strategies and resources to support all learners, including those who need extra help and those who are ready for greater challenge. We also work closely with parents to support learning at home and celebrate progress.

Whether a child is just beginning their mathematical journey or preparing for secondary school, we are committed to providing them with the skills, confidence, and enthusiasm they need to thrive.

Assessment is integral to our approach and is used to inform teaching, identify gaps, and ensure that all pupils make strong progress.

Assessment Systems

• Years 1–5: End‑of‑term Testbase assessments and Insight Tracking
• Year 6: Previous SATs papers to determine standardised scores
• All year groups: Teacher judgement based on work in books, discussions, and Insight records

Interventions are timely and targeted. Gaps identified through assessment are addressed through additional support, which is recorded on Insight as evidence of provision.

Learning Outcomes

Pupils learn to:

• recall key facts fluently
• apply efficient calculation strategies
• reason mathematically and justify their thinking
• solve problems using a range of strategies
• make connections across mathematical concepts
• work independently and reflect on their learning

Strong Outcomes

We are proud of our consistently strong outcomes in mathematics:

Pupils make excellent progress as they move through school.

Pupils perform exceptionally well in the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC), reflecting their fluency and recall of key number facts.

At the end of Key Stage 2, our SATs results in mathematics are above national averages, demonstrating the effectiveness of our approach and the hard work of our pupils and staff.