Mathematics
At Kemsley Primary Academy, we follow the White Rose Scheme for Mathematics.
Our maths curriculum is high quality, well thought out and is planned to ensure progression. If children are keeping up with the curriculum, they are deemed to be making good progress in line with age related expectations.
In addition, we measure the impact of our curriculum through the following methods:
- A reflection on standards achieved against the planned outcomes;
- A celebration of learning for each term which demonstrates progression across the school;
- Pupil discussions about their learning - which includes discussion of their thoughts, ideas, processing and evaluations of work;
- Termly assessment against the progression document to assess if the child is working at age related expectations for maths.
Our curriculum aims to raise the profile of and celebrate maths within school.
Maths teaching will equip children with a set of skills that can utilised in many areas of life.
Maths teaching at Kemsley Primary Academy aims to:
-Ensure children are fluent in basic arithmetic skills.
-Enable children to independently solve problems using their understanding of mathematical concepts.
-Develop children’s understanding of the purpose of maths in real life.
-Strive towards a consistent approach to teaching and assessment, which will improve overall attainment in the subject for all learners.
Knowledge of mathematical methods is gained throughout a child’s journey through school. Learning in Key Stage Two builds on prior learning in Key Stage One which, in turn, builds on solid foundations gained in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Our maths curriculum uses the National Curriculum to ensure that children gain the knowledge they need to become successful mathematicians at primary school and beyond, fostering an interest and enthusiasm for the subject – much needed by today’s society.
Broad Areas of Need - Resources for Families
General
>IASK - free, impartial and confidential information, advice and support about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) for children, young people up to age 25, parents and carers.
>Kent County Council – Support for families
Communication and Interaction (includes Speech & Language and Autism)
>Speech and language UK - Resource library for families
www.speechandlanguage.org.uk/help-for-families/resource-library-for-families/
>Basic Makaton signs
>NHS Children's Therapies (The Pod) - Speech and Language Therapy (includes advice on stammering and selective mutism)
www.kentcht.nhs.uk/childrens-therapies-the-pod/speech-and-language-therapy/
>Developmental Language Disorder – Information from the DLD Project
www.thedldproject.com/developmental-language-disorder-dld
>NHS Children's Therapies (The Pod) - Neurodivergence (Autism)
www.kentcht.nhs.uk/childrens-therapies-the-pod/neurodivergence/autism/
>National Autistic Society – Information for families
www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/families
>Autism Apprentice - Advice and support for families
www.autismapprentice.co.uk/index.html
Cognition and learning (includes Dyslexia and Dyscalculia)
>British Dyslexia Association – Advice for parents/carers
www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/advice/children
>Dyscalculia – Information from National Numeracy
www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/what-numeracy/what-dyscalculia
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (includes ADHD)
>Young Minds - Parents' A-Z Mental health guide
www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/
>Beacon House - Therapeutic services and trauma team resources
www.beaconhouse.org.uk/resources/
>Anna Freud – Mental health charity for children and families
www.annafreud.org/resources/family-wellbeing/
>NHS Children's Therapies (The Pod) - Neurodivergence (ADHD)
>ADHD Foundation – Resource hub for parents/carers
www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/resources/
Physical and Sensory
>NHS Children's Therapies (The Pod) - Occupational Therapy (includes advice on dressing and eating)
www.kentcht.nhs.uk/childrens-therapies-the-pod/occupational-therapy/
>NHS Children's Therapies (The Pod) - Neurodivergence (Sensory Processing Differences)
www.kentcht.nhs.uk/childrens-therapies-the-pod/neurodivergence/sensory-processing-differences/
>NHS Children's Therapies (The Pod) – Physiotherapy (includes advice hypermobility)
www.kentcht.nhs.uk/childrens-therapies-the-pod/physiotherapy/
>Dyspraxia Foundation – Information
www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/children-and-families/dyspraxia-in-children
>FND Action – Charity to support those with FND (Functional Neurological Disorder)
>Contact: For families with disabled children – Information and advice
www.contact.org.uk/help-for-families/information-advice-services/
>Royal Society for Blind Children – Support for families
>Irlen Syndrome Foundation – Toolkit for parents/carers
www.irlensyndrome.org/toolkits-for-parents-and-educators/
>Colour Blind Awareness – Information for families
www.colourblindawareness.org/families/
>National Deaf Children’s Society – Parenting Tips
www.ndcs.org.uk/information-and-support/parenting-and-family-life/parenting/parenting-tips/
>ARFID (Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder) Awareness UK – Information
www.arfidawarenessuk.org/copy-of-what-is-arfid-1
Booklists
Autism - This booklist aims to provide a range of children's and teens' books that feature characters who are autistic, or who have Autistic Spectrum Conditions.
www.booktrust.org.uk/booklists/a/autism/
ADHD - This booklist aims to provide a range of children's and teens' books that feature characters who have ADHD.
www.booktrust.org.uk/booklists/a/adhd/
Positive Images of Disability - Here are twelve children's books that are useful for discussing disability and inclusive issues with young readers.
www.booktrust.org.uk/booklists/b/bookmark-books-of-the-year-2023/