At Balfour Primary School we use a mastery approach to the teaching of mathematics as we recognise that all children need a deep understanding of the mathematics they are learning in order that future learning is built upon firm foundations.  We embrace the idea that all children can do well in maths.  We have high expectations of our children and strive to make the mathematics curriculum accessible to all.  Maths lessons are carefully crafted, using small steps to support the children in order to allow all pupils to access  mathematical concepts and ideas and to explore the rich connections between them.  Our Maths Lead is an NCETM Primary Mastery Specialist and an NCETM Primary Maths PD Lead working closely with the NCETM Sussex Mathshub.  We use the NCETM Curriculum Prioritisation Materials which outline the maths specific subject and pedagogical knowledge within the NCETM professional development materials as the basis for our planning. 

https://www.ncetm.org.uk/classroom-resources/cp-curriculum-prioritisation-in-primary-maths/

We continue to use the calculation policies from the White Rose SOL.  These ensure consistency of the models and images used to support the teaching of different concepts through the school as well as showing the progression in calculation methods.

Please see the glossary at the back of each calculation policy, where you will find a clear explanation of the key mathematical vocabulary that we use throughout the school.