Maths

Mathematics at Cledford Primary & Nursery Academy

At Cledford, we believe maths is an exciting, lifelong journey. Through a rich curriculum that blends fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving, we foster deep understanding, resilience, and confidence in every child. Using Power Maths within our bespoke, spiral curriculum, we empower all learners to succeed — because we believe everyone can achieve excellence.

Intent

Our aim is to deliver a high-quality maths education rooted in mastery. We help children:

Build fluency in fundamental skills
Reason using accurate mathematical language
Solve problems with confidence and independence
Apply maths in real-world contexts
Make consistent progress across all year groups

Implementation

In the Early Years, maths is embedded into everyday learning using Development Matters, with a focus on small steps and readiness for Year 1. Across Years 1–6, we follow Power Maths, a mastery programme aligned with the National Curriculum.

We use the Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract approach to deepen understanding:

Concrete: Hands-on resources and manipulatives
Pictorial: Visual representations to support reasoning
Abstract: Confident use of numbers and symbols

Key features of our maths lessons:

Structured routines and consistent teaching approaches
Collaborative learning and partner talk
Independent application of skills
Use of mathematical vocabulary in all year groups
Access to manipulatives and supportive working walls

We use Daily Dashboard sessions each morning to consolidate learning and practice new skills. We also use Times Tables Rock Stars to develop fluency in multiplication — a key skill that supports all areas of maths.