The Mathematics Curriculum at Nettleworth Infant and Nursery School

At Nettleworth Infant and Nursery School, we are Mathematicians! Our aim is for our children to be confident and enthusiastic mathematicians, who explore and understand the world of numbers with curiosity and creativity. They will gain a solid foundation in mathematical concepts and develop the skills to solve problems, reason logically, and think critically. Our mathematics curriculum is designed to provoke and provide answers to questions about the numerical aspects of the world. We develop cultural capital by fostering meaningful interactions and nurturing a love for learning, ensuring our children flourish and achieve!

Nettleworth Infant and Nursery school is a unique and wonderful school, we have identified the need to shape and drive the curriculum based on our school vision and ethos. We have developed 6 key curriculum drivers which underpin the learning and experiences we undertake in all areas of school life. These run as a thread throughout each curriculum subject to ensure our curriculum is enriched and implemented to provide appropriate and ambitious curriculum opportunities for our children to SHINE. 

Our mathematics curriculum is well-sequenced and progressive, covering key areas such as number, geometry, measurement, and statistics. In order to support our children in their ability to know more and remember more there are opportunities to review the previous learning that has taken place so that we thrive.

The children are encouraged to learn through a CPA (concrete, pictorial, abstract) approach which includes variety of practical and problem-solving approaches in number, shape, space, measure and handling data. Children are developing a wide range of mental and oral approaches to all aspects of maths and are encouraged to apply this across the curriculum, in real-life situations and also for fun.