How to review your maths policy

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 the 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,