Mathematics
Maths Intent
Believe – Inspire • Engage • Support
At Lydiard Millicent, we believe that every child can achieve in mathematics when they are inspired, engaged and supported to do so. Our maths curriculum has been designed to nurture children’s self-belief and confidence by creating learning experiences that are both purposeful and achievable.
We seek to inspire curiosity through carefully sequenced, connected learning journeys. We engage learners through accessible resources, clear modelling and relevant contexts and we support them with structures that reduce cognitive overload and make success possible for all.
Through our long-term planning and use of Ready-to-Progress (RtP) statements, we ensure that children experience a curriculum that values both depth and fluency. Our approach is inclusive, ambitious and grounded in the belief that all pupils can thrive in mathematics.
Learn – Behaviour • Pedagogy • Progress
We are committed to a learning environment that promotes both academic success and positive behaviour for learning. Our maths curriculum is built on pedagogical principles that emphasise small-step progression, clear modelling, frequent practice and high-quality questioning.
By using structured lesson design and consistent pedagogical approaches, including Oak National Academy resources, we create clarity and security for learners. In mixed-age classes, teaching is carefully mapped to ensure that the most important mathematical concepts are encountered regularly, built upon systematically, and understood deeply.
In parallel, a robust assessment system supports staff in identifying gaps and planning responsively, ensuring that all children keep pace and are ready for the next stage in their mathematical journey.
Grow – building on Core principles
We focus on the following core principles in our work with children:
Retrieval
Engaging activities
Clear objectives
Purposeful tasks
High quality modelling
Adaptation
Focused support groups
Precise vocabulary
Assessment
Values based teaching and learning promotes inclusivity
Mathematical growth is not just about mastering content, but also about developing the capacity to think, reason and reflect. We teach children to become aware of their thinking processes, using metacognitive modelling to help them plan, monitor and evaluate their problem-solving strategies.
We promote resilience in mathematics: children are taught that mistakes are part of learning, effort leads to improvement, and challenges are opportunities to grow. This mindset is central to our culture of mathematical resilience—the ability to stay engaged, persevere through struggle, and feel pride in eventual success.
Through rich tasks, cross-curricular 'Burst Projects', and adaptive curriculum design, we support every child to grow as a confident, reflective and capable mathematician—ready for the challenges of the future.
Our learning is rooted in the core principles of teaching for mastery, and our implementation of these provides an inclusive environment where all children can achieve and thrive.