At Enfield, we want every child to feel excited about maths! Our curriculum is designed to help children grow in confidence, develop strong number skills, and see that maths is something they can use every single day — whether they’re baking at home, telling the time, planning a journey, or solving a tricky puzzle.
We believe maths isn’t just about getting the right answer — it’s about thinking logically, spotting patterns, and having the resilience to keep trying. These skills help children not only in school, but also in future careers such as engineering, science, technology, and finance.
We follow a mastery approach to teaching maths. This means children learn concepts in small, carefully sequenced steps so they build deep, secure understanding. Instead of rushing ahead, we make sure every child has the chance to really master what they’re learning — and to feel proud of their progress.
To make learning enjoyable and interactive, we use the Concrete–Pictorial–Abstract (CPA) approach. This means children:
- Explore with hands-on resources
(like counters and cubes)
- Use pictures and diagrams
to help them see how maths works
- Move on to written methods
once they fully understand the ideas behind them
Children take part in daily maths lessons, covering everything from number and calculation to shapes, measures, and statistics. Along the way, we put a strong focus on mathematical vocabulary so children can talk about their ideas with confidence.
Most importantly, we aim to make maths positive, enjoyable, and full of “lightbulb moments”, helping every child feel capable, curious, and ready for whatever comes next in their learning journey.
Explore some helpful maths links below:
Numbots- Addition and subtraction game (Early years - Year 2)
Times Table Rockstars - Times tables game (Year 2-Year 6)
BBC Bitesize - Early years maths resources
BBC Bitesize - KS1 maths resources
BBC Bitesize - KS2 maths resources
Top Marks - Maths games for all ages
NRICH - Problem solving for all ages