My Maths

At Mabel Prichard we believe in the importance of developing our students’ skills for adulthood, including independence, confidence, and problem-solving skills. Our Maths curriculum, alongside other areas of the curriculum, is key in supporting the preparation for adulthood from the earliest of years. We aspire for all students to develop an understanding of maths required for their life, so they are motivated and engaged in learning that develops their sense of self, agency and engagement in the world around them.

Throughout the school, the scheme, Maths For Life is used to teach maths. It is delivered through discreet lessons and embedded in cross-curricular opportunities.

Students in the pre-formal pathway, learn mathematical concepts through sensory exploration and understanding their place in the world. The work of Les Staves informs development and concepts as well as the very early areas of the Maths for Life curriculum.

Students following the Informal pathway are taught through play to experience and develop mathematical concepts and language. All learning opportunities are real and realise the need for concepts to be concrete not abstract. While most learning is through the activities in the whole curriculum, there are planned maths focused opportunities.

Learners on semi-formal or formal pathways. are taught through discrete maths lessons, learning about mathematical concepts using practical resources and linking to real-life situations. 

Where appropriate, as students move through the school, they work towards an entry-level accreditation in our 14-19 classes. 

The focus in all pathways is for maths to be made real and relevant, developing skills and knowledge that support access to a meaningful and fulfilled adult life.. 

• Students develop confidence, experience and use of mathematical concepts and language.

• Problem solving skills support their personal development towards a meaningful and fulfilled adulthood.

• Students develop independence

• Students develop confidence

• Students develop curiosity, motivation and anticipation

• Students are prepared individually for the most meaningful and fulfilled life for them as individuals.

• My Literacy

• My Communication and Interaction

• My Physical Education

• My World

• My Creativity

• My PSHE

• My Life Skills

• My Careers

• Number days held through the year

• Developing life skills through practical activities for example cooking, structured and free play, music, dance and Art activities.

• Going out into the community to develop mathematical skills, for example shopping, visiting local cafe, park, outdoor learning centre, Wheels for Life

• Running internal cafe as a business