It is our duty to inspire young people to see the true beauty of mathematics in the wider world by bringing mathematics alive, thereby making it exciting, relevant and easy. Our vision in maths is underpinned by our core principles of an AET Mathematics Education, which build on the aims of the National Curriculum to deliver opportunity and development for all.

We truly believe that our 8 fundamental aims create the greatest mathematicians and with theses skills they will succeed in everything life throws at them.

1. Everyone can be a mathematician 

2. Commitment to the ‘why’, not just the ‘how’

3. Always aiming for fluency with the unfamiliar

4. Relish and enjoy the challenge and exploration of the mathematical world

5. Engage the power of the learner, learning mathematics is a collaborative process

6. Mathematics is everywhere - it’s a universal language

7. Celebrate and explore different approaches 

8. Mathematics is a creative discipline; the answer is only the start

As a consequence, all FPA pupils will develop the following characteristics: 

1. Be inquisitive 

2. Be a resilient problem solver - have the confidence to try and try again

3. Make connections and find patterns, within mathematics and across the entire curriculum

4. Be open to different approaches, recognise the strengths and weaknesses of these and how this changes in different situations

5. Have a sense of accomplishment and pride - find satisfaction in solutions

6. Be fluent and aim for complete mastery 

7. Be confident mathematical communicators; explain, justify and reason

8. Appreciate both the relevance of maths and its abstract beauty