I’m Miss Clanchy, and I’ve had the pleasure of leading maths at our school for the past three years. I have a real love of maths and its many applications across the curriculum. My goal is to inspire children to see the value of mathematics in everyday life. By guiding them through concrete, pictorial, and abstract representations, I believe all children can develop their fluency, problem-solving, and reasoning skills. I’m committed to making maths both enjoyable and accessible, so every child can build confidence and a deep understanding of the subject.

Our maths curriculum reflects our school's Christian Vision, including the principles that everyone is different, everyone is special, and everyone is our neighbour. Pupils explore the universality of mathematics, fostering an appreciation for its role in our diverse world. We nurture every child’s unique potential by building confidence and fluency in problem-solving and logical thinking. By encouraging collaboration and the ethical use of mathematics, pupils learn to approach challenges responsibly, supporting fairness, sustainability, and the well-being of others.

At our school, we use White Rose Maths across all year groups to ensure that children are systematically introduced to new concepts and build a deep understanding through "small steps." This approach helps to develop a strong foundation of mathematical knowledge, with each lesson building on the previous one. To support this learning, we use concrete resources, providing hands-on opportunities for children to explore and internalise key ideas. We also place a strong emphasis on reasoning and problem-solving, encouraging all children to think critically and apply their mathematical skills to real-life situations. This approach ensures that every child can develop the confidence and fluency they need to succeed in maths.

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