Key points to look out for
Below we suggest what might be included in a maths policy but, since it’s not statutory, policies can vary.
It’s not meant as a guide for writing a policy, since that’s your school leaders’ job, but use it to give you a sense of what you’re looking for when reviewing it.
Aims and objectives
For example:
- How maths links with your school's vision and the National Curriculum
- How maths links with other subjects (cross-curricular)
- That pupils understand the importance of maths in everyday life
- The skills pupils are expected to achieve by the time they leave, for example:
- Mathematical fluency
- Logical thinking and reasoning skills
- A thorough knowledge and understanding of numbers
- Knowledge of money, shape and the way information is gathered and presented
- The language and skills to communicate their mathematical ideas
- The ability to solve problems
- The ability to transfer mathematical skills into other areas
Who will do what under the policy,