Subject Leader: Mrs Flack

Maths Intent Statement

 The 2014 National Curriculum for Maths aims to ensure that all children:

• Become fluent in the fundamentals of Mathematics
• Are able to reason mathematically
• Can solve problems by applying their Mathematics

At St. Francis of Assisi, these skills are embedded within Maths lessons and developed consistently over time. We are committed to ensuring that children are able to recognise the importance of Maths in the wider world and that they are also able to use their mathematical skills and knowledge confidently in their lives in a range of different contexts. We aspire that all children, including those that are disadvantaged or have Special Educational Needs, are: engaged in Maths lessons; challenged but also can experience success within the subject; and have the ability to reason mathematically. We are committed to developing children’s curiosity about the subject, as well as an appreciation of the beauty and power of Mathematics.  In EYFS, we introduce the concept of Substitising. What is subitising?  At its simplest, subitising is being able to visually see a number of objects instantly without needing to count them out one at a time. To find out more about this early mathematical concept please follow this link:

Subitising | numeracy | early years - BBC Bitesize

For more information please see our Maths Policy and Progression documents below.

The following link will give you information about the Mathematics National Curriculum and expectations in Key Stage one and Key Stage two.

  National curriculum in England: mathematics programmes of study - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)