Maths Intent

At Springwood Federation, we believe that a high-quality mathematics education is essential for developing pupils’ confidence, curiosity, and competence in mathematics. Our intent is to nurture a deep understanding of mathematical concepts through a curriculum that is coherent, sequential, and accessible to all pupils, including those with SEND and disadvantaged backgrounds.

We aim to develop pupils who:

• Understand and apply mathematical concepts fluently and confidently.
• Can reason mathematically, solve problems, and think critically.
• Communicate their mathematical thinking clearly using precise vocabulary.
• Develop resilience and a growth mindset towards challenges in mathematics.
• Appreciate the relevance of mathematics in everyday life and future learning.

Our curriculum is designed to build strong foundations through a clear progression of skills and knowledge, ensuring pupils make strong progress from their individual starting points and are well-prepared for the next stage of their education.

Maths Implementation

Our mathematics curriculum closely follows the National Curriculum and is structured to promote mastery through:

• A carefully sequenced long-term plan that builds on prior knowledge and revisits key concepts regularly.
• Medium-term plans that break down objectives into manageable units, incorporating fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving activities.
• A six-part lesson structure that includes fluency starters, new learning, talk tasks, development activities, independent practice, and plenaries.
• Use of concrete, pictorial, and abstract representations to support understanding.
• Targeted support and scaffolding for SEND and disadvantaged pupils, including pre-teaching and personalised interventions.
• Regular formative and summative assessments to identify gaps and inform teaching.
• Encouragement of mathematical language development to enable pupils to explain and justify their reasoning.
• Ongoing professional development for staff to ensure high-quality teaching and leadership in mathematics.

Maths Impact

As a result of our intent and implementation:

• Pupils at Springwood demonstrate strong progress in mathematics from their individual starting points.
• Attainment in mathematics meets or exceeds national averages for non-SEND pupils and shows significant improvement for targeted SEND pupils.
• Pupils exhibit confidence in their mathematical abilities, enjoy engaging with challenging problems, and communicate their reasoning effectively.
• Our school community values mathematics as a vital skill for lifelong learning and success.
• Subject leaders and governors monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and pupil outcomes rigorously, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Pupils are well-prepared for transition to secondary education with a solid foundation in mathematical knowledge and skills.