Intent, Implementation and Impact Statement
Intent
At Samlesbury Church of England Primary School, we aim to provide a mathematics curriculum that encourages children to engage both practically and creatively with number and mathematical ideas. We want to foster a love for maths, sparking curiosity and enjoyment in exploring mathematical concepts.
We believe that fluency is the foundation for effective reasoning and problem solving, so our whole-school approach is built around developing these three key areas:
- Fluency – gaining confidence and accuracy with numbers and methods.
- Reasoning – thinking logically to explain and justify answers.
- Problem Solving – applying maths in new and varied contexts.
Our curriculum is ambitious and challenging for all children, aiming to help every learner become confident, capable mathematicians who can:
- Explore and use different resources during lessons.
- Apply their mathematical skills in real-life situations.
- Use maths confidently across other subjects.
- Understand the value of money and develop financial awareness.
- Recall important number facts quickly and accurately.
- Enjoy maths and see its relevance to everyday life.
Implementation
Mathematics is taught daily throughout the school using the White Rose Maths scheme, which follows a mastery approach. This approach ensures that lessons build logically on prior learning and provide opportunities for all children to develop a deep, secure understanding of mathematical concepts before moving on. It also allows flexibility to revisit and consolidate learning or provide greater challenge where appropriate.
In the Early Years Foundation Stage, maths learning is embedded in the Mathematics area of learning, focusing on practical, play-based activities that develop early number sense and mathematical thinking.
Each lesson provides varied opportunities to develop fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills through hands-on activities, discussion, and application. Resources and manipulatives are used to support conceptual understanding and make abstract ideas concrete.
Teachers assess children’s learning on a daily basis during lessons, using observations and interactions to give timely feedback and tailor teaching to meet the needs of all pupils.
In addition to daily formative assessment, pupils complete end-of-unit tests to check understanding of the topics covered. More formal assessments are carried out twice a year to evaluate each child’s progress and independent application of skills.
Assessment results feed into the school’s tracking system and guide planning, interventions, and communication with parents through reports and meetings.
Impact
By the time children leave Samlesbury, they will be confident, competent mathematicians ready for the practical demands of everyday life and for further study in secondary school and beyond.
They will have a solid understanding of number and key mathematical concepts, along with strong skills in reasoning and problem solving. Children will be able to apply their maths knowledge independently in a variety of situations, demonstrating flexibility and confidence.
Most importantly, they will have developed a genuine enjoyment and curiosity for mathematics, understanding its value both in school and in the world around them.
Our maths curriculum equips every child with the skills and knowledge to succeed and fosters a positive attitude that encourages lifelong learning in mathematics.