Mathematics

Maths

Intent

At Hawkesley Church Primary Academy, guided by our Christian ethos and Hawkesley Values of Love, Integrity, Greatness, Honesty, and Trust, we aim to deliver a high-quality mathematics education that empowers every pupil to “Let your light shine.” We are committed to providing the foundational skills and knowledge needed for future success, enabling all children to achieve greatness in both their academic and personal lives. Our curriculum is designed to ensure that pupils:

• Develop a Deep Understanding: Through a mastery approach, we help pupils build a profound understanding of mathematical concepts, encouraging them to reason mathematically, make connections across the curriculum, and grow in confidence as problem-solvers.
• Cultivate a Positive Attitude: By fostering a love for mathematics in a nurturing environment, we instil curiosity and joy in learning. Pupils are encouraged to approach challenges with perseverance and trust in their abilities.
• Ensure Progression and Continuity: Our curriculum is carefully structured to provide clear progression across all key stages, ensuring continuity in skill development from Nursery through to Year 6. This prepares pupils for success in secondary education and beyond.
• Promote Inclusivity: Rooted in our values of love and honesty, we are committed to ensuring every child is supported and challenged appropriately, empowering all learners, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with SEND, to shine their light brightly.

Implementation

Our mathematics curriculum is implemented with a focus on best practices and innovative strategies, ensuring pupils are engaged, supported, and challenged:

• Mastery Approach: Using the White Rose Maths framework, we adopt a mastery approach to teaching, emphasising concrete, pictorial, and abstract representations to help all pupils achieve a deep and lasting understanding of mathematics.
• Adaptive Teaching: With integrity at the heart of our teaching, we adapt lessons to meet individual needs, ensuring all pupils are supported to achieve their potential while encouraging independence and resilience.
• Mastering Number Programme: We embed the Mastering Number initiative to build strong number sense, fluency, and confidence through consistent, engaging activities.

Real-Life Contexts: We incorporate real-life problem-solving to help pupils see the practical applications of mathematics, deepening their understanding and making learning meaningful.

• Regular Assessments: Formative and summative assessments are integral to our strategy, providing insight into pupil progress and enabling timely interventions where needed.
• Professional Development: We commit to continuous professional development for our staff, fostering trust and collaboration among educators and ensuring the latest research and best practices inform our teaching.
• Parental Engagement: We actively engage with parents, providing them with guidance and resources to support their children’s learning at home, thus fostering a partnership in education.

Impact

The outcomes of our mathematics education are evident in both measurable achievements and the broader development of our pupils as confident, capable learners:

• Pupil Achievement: Our data shows that pupils consistently achieve high standards in maths, with an increasing percentage of pupils obtaining expected or greater depth outcomes at the end of each key stage, reflecting our strong focus on mastery.
• Behaviour and Attitude Pupils demonstrate resilience and a positive attitude towards mathematics. They are keen to participate, often volunteering to share their thinking and strategies with peers.
• Engagement and Enjoyment: Feedback from pupils indicates a high level of engagement and enjoyment in maths lessons, with many expressing enthusiasm for mathematical challenges and the problem-solving aspects of the curriculum.
• Long-Term Skills: We equip pupils with the skills necessary for adapting to increasingly complex mathematical concepts in secondary education and beyond, evidenced by our feedback from local secondary schools regarding pupils’ preparedness in maths.
• Inclusivity and Support: Our commitment to inclusivity results in significant progress for all learners, including disadvantaged and SEND pupils, who achieve well and overcome barriers to learning, as evidenced in teacher assessments and pupil progress tracking.

Overall, our intent, implementation, and impact in maths education not only reflect the highest standards but also fundamentally foster a lifelong love of learning in our pupils.