At Edenbridge Primary School, we aim to make Maths practical, engaging, and challenging, fostering fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. Lessons focus on building a strong understanding of concepts alongside essential skills, with an emphasis on number and calculation from the start.

We are committed to ensuring progression in Maths for all pupils, providing support and challenge tailored to individual needs. This enables every child to build on their knowledge and achieve their full potential, regardless of their starting point.

At Edenbridge Primary, our approach to teaching Mathematics is driven by the intent to develop a deep and lasting understanding of mathematical concepts and skills in all pupils. We strive to equip learners with the ability to solve problems, think critically, and apply their knowledge creatively across different contexts. Our carefully structured Maths curriculum focuses on fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving, ensuring that every child builds a strong foundation in number sense and numerical operations, enabling them to approach mathematical challenges with confidence. Through engaging and stimulating tasks, we nurture curiosity and foster a genuine love for mathematics.

We emphasize the relevance of mathematics in everyday life, helping pupils make meaningful connections between mathematical concepts and real-world applications. Encouraging resilience and a growth mindset is at the heart of our teaching, ensuring that children see challenges as valuable opportunities for learning and development. Guided by the national curriculum and enriched through the White Rose Maths resources, our curriculum is designed to be inclusive and accessible to learners of all abilities.

To realise our intent, we implement a comprehensive and cohesive teaching structure for Mathematics that includes:

1. A Well-Sequenced Curriculum:Our curriculum follows the White Rose Maths sequence, allowing for clear progression and integration of knowledge. Each unit of work is underpinned by a clear progression of skills, ensuring continuity and progression in our pupils’ understanding.
2. High-Quality Teaching and Learning:Our skilled teachers employ the White Rose Maths approach alongside a variety of pedagogical strategies to cater to diverse learning styles. This includes the use of concrete-pictorial-abstract (CPA) models, manipulatives, and technology-enhanced learning to facilitate deeper understanding.
3. Assessment for Learning:Formative assessment strategies are implemented regularly to maintain an accurate understanding of each pupil’s progress. Teachers use this data to inform their planning, allowing for timely intervention and extension where necessary.
4. Collaborative Learning: Opportunities for collaborative work are embedded in our lessons, fostering a sense of community and collective problem-solving. Peer-to-peer learning is encouraged, enabling students to articulate their thinking and enrich their understanding through discussion.