Mathematics

At Hasland Junior School, we follow a mastery approach: we believe that maths is for everybody and that everybody can achieve in Maths. We aim to spark your child’s natural curiosity through challenging and engaging lessons.  Our goal is for all children to develop their mathematical fluency in order to master key knowledge and be able to make connections across mathematical concepts. In doing so they will have the tools, confidence and perseverance to reason mathematically, communicating their ideas through precise terminology and varied representations. Learners should then be able to fearlessly tackle mathematical challenges, with the belief that maths can be achieved and enjoyed by all; enabling them to foster ambitions and aspirations towards pursuing STEM careers.

Maths Intent, Implementation and Impact document policy

The East Midlands West Maths Hub (EMWMH) is a collaborative network that strengthens maths education across the region by connecting schools with expert practitioners, research-informed approaches and high-quality professional development. It is DfE-funded and coordinated by the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM).

Our school has partnered with EMWMH because we share the belief that “Every child a mathematician” is not just an aspiration, but a collective responsibility. Through access to nationally recognised Teaching for Mastery programmes, subject-specific training and a supportive community of maths specialists, our staff have deepened their understanding of how children learn mathematics and strengthened the way we plan, teach and assess maths across the school.

This partnership has helped us to build strong foundations in number, develop pupils’ mathematical language, and create consistent approaches from the early years through to Key Stage 2, supporting transition into secondary school. It has supported our teachers and subject leaders to feel more confident in designing lessons that promote fluency, reasoning and problem-solving, while ensuring that all pupils are included, challenged and supported.

Working with EMWMH has enabled us to promote equity as we continue developing classrooms where every child, regardless of their starting point, can experience success in mathematics and grow as a confident, curious and capable mathematician.

In short, the partnership has provided valuable professional development, strengthened subject leadership and helped us create a shared vision for excellent maths teaching and learning.

Thank you once again for your ongoing support and collaboration.