At Chilton, mathematics is taught through Essential Maths, a comprehensive primary mathematics curriculum that delivers the National Curriculum through carefully sequenced small-step learning. This enables children to build secure mathematical knowledge and understanding over time, making connections between new learning and prior knowledge.

Mathematics lessons provide opportunities for children to develop fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills, enabling them to apply their learning in a range of contexts, including real-life situations. Learning is ambitious for all pupils and is adapted appropriately through the use of effective representations, manipulatives and carefully chosen tasks to ensure every child can access and succeed in mathematics.

Children are encouraged to explain their thinking using precise mathematical vocabulary, discuss strategies and justify their reasoning. Through collaborative, partner and independent learning, pupils develop confidence, resilience and a positive growth mind-set when tackling increasingly complex mathematical challenges. Our mathematics curriculum aims to develop confident, capable mathematicians who are well prepared for the next stage of their education and for everyday life.