Maths
In our school’s Mission Statement, our 3 aims are to:
- Have a sense of responsibility and take an active part in serving our world;
- Have a growing understanding of Gospel Values and gather together in prayer and Worship;
- Have a passion for learning and an enjoyment for discovery
“Hand in Hand, In the image of Jesus, We grow together and celebrate who we are.”
At Saint Aidan’s we provide an inclusive and progressive, high-quality mathematics curriculum, through the use of manipulatives and pictorial representations, which provide the children with a solid foundation for understanding the world, the ability to reason mathematically, an appreciation of the beauty and power of mathematics and a sense of enjoyment and curiosity about the subject.
Progression of Skills
In this section you will find progression maps for each topic within mathematics. This starts from the Early Years Curriculum through to the learning that takes place in Year 6.
Subject Overview
In this section you will see the overview for what topics in mathematics are being taught at any point of the school year for each class or year group
Mathematics Policies
In this section you will find both the Saint Aidan’s Mathematics Policy and the Calculation Policy.
National Curriculum for Mathematics
In this section you will find the National Curriculum Statements for each year group, which include the Ready to Progress statements.
Mathematics Events
In this section you will find what Mathematics events have been happening at St Aidan’s
Meet The Subject Coordinator
Mrs S. Schmechel
Maths Coordinator
My passion / personal experiences with Maths
As Maths Subject Leader, I am passionate about fostering a love of mathematics across our school. Interestingly, maths was not always a subject I found easy; during my own time at school, I often found it quite challenging. However, since becoming a teacher, my appreciation and enjoyment of mathematics has truly flourished. I now actively embrace the challenge it brings, and it has become my favourite subject to teach—despite originally completing a degree in English!
I believe mathematics plays a vital role in developing resilience and confidence in children. It encourages them to persevere, take risks and learn from mistakes. Through carefully planned lessons, we provide opportunities for all pupils to engage in problem solving and mathematical reasoning, helping them to deepen their understanding and think critically.
Experiences in our school
At our school, we follow a mastery approach to mathematics, ensuring that all children develop a secure and thorough understanding of key concepts. Inspired by the professional development courses I have undertaken, mathematics has become a real passion of mine and I am committed to continually improving the way it is taught and experienced by our pupils.
Mathematical fluency is an essential life skill that opens many doors for the future. We aim to nurture this by giving children opportunities to explore maths through open-ended challenges, games and the use of concrete resources, making learning both engaging and meaningful.
Hope and goals in Maths
Looking ahead, my hope is to continue building a culture where all children feel confident and capable in mathematics—where they see themselves as mathematicians, enjoy the subject and are well-equipped with the skills they need for the next stage of their education and beyond.
