Ethos

At Ainslie Wood, we aim to foster a love of Maths and develop confident, skilled and resilient problem-solvers who can apply their knowledge in a range of contexts. Our curriculum builds strong number and arithmetic skills while encouraging children to reason, solve problems and use Maths in real-life situations, helping them see the relevance of their learning both in school and beyond.

Learning Approach

Maths is taught daily through a carefully sequenced curriculum, with new learning building on what children already know and skills developing step by step as they move through the school. Teachers provide support or additional challenge where needed, and children regularly practise key number facts and arithmetic skills, including multiplication and division facts through Times Tables Rock Stars (TTRS).

Children develop their understanding through a Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (CPA) approach. This means they may begin by using practical equipment, move on to pictures and diagrams, and then use numbers and mathematical symbols. As their confidence grows, children are encouraged to reason, solve problems, make connections and explain their thinking, as well as to learn from mistakes and persevere when Maths is challenging. Our Calculation Policy supports clear progression in the mental and written methods used for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Financial Education

All children at Ainslie Wood take part in Finance Fridays, following a progressive financial education curriculum. Through practical and engaging activities, children learn about money, spending, saving, budgeting and making informed financial choices.

Children have opportunities to apply their Maths to real-life situations, developing the financial knowledge and confidence they will need for the future.