Maths curriculum statement 

At Cherry Hinton Primary School, we believe that all children can enjoy and succeed in maths. We want our pupils to feel confident, inquisitive and inspired when learning mathematics, and to be kind to themselves and others when they make mistakes and learn from them.

We follow the National Curriculum for Mathematics, which sets out what children should learn at each stage of their education. We also use resources from the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM).

Our Aims for Mathematics

We want children to:

• Enjoy maths and feel confident
• Be curious and inquisitive, asking questions and exploring ideas
• Learn that mistakes help us learn and improve
• Become fluent with numbers and key maths facts
• Use maths to solve problems and understand the world around them
• Talk about maths, reasoning clearly, using correct mathematical language

How We Teach Maths

We teach maths in a clear, structured way so that all children can make progress. Our approach helps children understand maths deeply, not just memorise answers. This is sometimes called “teaching for mastery”.

Children learn through:

• Short daily Mastering Number sessions
• Daily whole-class maths lessons

Mastering Number

All children take part in Mastering Number sessions on most days. These are short (10–15 minutes) and help children become confident with numbers.

• Reception: understanding numbers to 10 through practical activities
• Year 1: developing understanding of numbers to 20 and early addition and subtraction
• Years 2 and 3: becoming fluent with addition and subtraction facts
• Years 4–6: understanding multiplication and division and learning times tables facts

These sessions help children become quicker and more confident with numbers.

Maths Lessons

From Year 1 onwards, children have a daily maths lesson. Lessons are interactive and include:

• Whole-class teaching with lots of discussion
• Talking about maths ideas together
• Using correct mathematical vocabulary
• Practising skills in different ways
• Solving problems and explaining thinking
• Practical resources, pictures and models
• Time to practise and apply what they have learned

Teachers carefully plan lessons so new learning builds on what children already know.

Extra Maths Opportunities

Children also enjoy maths through:

• Weekly whole-school estimation challenges
• Key maths facts sent home to practise
• Online programmes such as Numbots and Times Tables Rock Stars
• Special maths events and activities

Our aim is for all children to leave Cherry Hinton Primary School as confident, capable and positive mathematicians, ready for the next stage of their learning.