Maths and numeracy policies

Sarah Searle-Barnes, one of our associate education experts, helped us with this article.

What to include in your maths or numeracy policy

• An opening statement highlighting the importance of maths
• An explanation of what a maths learning environment should look like in your school
• The learning strategies teachers use
• How the curriculum is planned in the long-term and short-term
• The role of parents in learning inside and outside of school

Examples of maths policies

Primary schools

• Wingate Primary School, Durham
• Howe Dell Primary School, Hertfordshire (scroll to the 'other policies' section)
• Gillespie Primary School, Islington

Secondary schools

• The Grange Academy, Cheshire
• Woodside School, Bexley

Special schools 

• Acorns Primary School, Preston (primary special school)
• Cribden House School, Lancashire (primary special school)

Sources

Sarah Searle-Barnes is a school governor. She has extensive experience of primary headship and performance management of staff.