Maths

KS3
KS4 Core

Our department vision:

“Achieve a student-focused mathematics department that challenges learners, deepens understanding and fluency. Enabling independent learning and strengthens teaching through supporting continual professional growth.”

To enable this, we have

A Maths curriculum that is ambitious for all students 

  • Aiming for all students to be challenged and develop their problem-solving skills
  • A personalised approach around tier entry and continued support to prepare for their formal assessments
  • A carousel curriculum that is built on stretching and challenging students throughout with extension materials
  • Option to sit the Further Maths GCSE in year 11

A curriculum that is coherently planned and sequenced

  • Expert resources have been used to plan the overall scheme
  • Clear plans at year, topic and lesson level for all year groups
  • Reviewed at least yearly to check ordering and content

 A curriculum that is successfully adapted, designed and developed for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities

  • Setting and differentiation of materials
  • Learning Support Assistants aid in teaching and learning where possible

 A curriculum that is broad and balanced for all students

  • All main sections are covered throughout and revisited.
  • All students see appropriate and stretching work throughout. No knowledge is excluded from lower attaining students.