GLF Schools

GLF Schools

GLF Schools was founded in 2012 in order to enable the federation of Glyn School (an academy in 2011) and Danetree Junior School. Together, we began our journey to become a MAT of more than 1000 talented staff working with over 10,000 children in 40 schools across 5 regions in southern England.

Our Schools

Banbury Region

Banstead Region

Berkshire & Hampshire Region

Caterham Region

Crawley Region

Didcot Region

Epsom Region

London Boroughs

Redhill Region

Sunbury & Camberley Region

Maths

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At Marden Lodge, we intend for all children to become secure and embed the basics of maths before moving on in their learning journey. By thoroughly understanding the underlying structure of number and making links, children can be confident to explain and apply their knowledge to a wide range of complex and challenging problems. The use of carefully chosen manipulatives supports children in their learning and exposes the underlying structure of number which enables a deep and embedded understanding. Children at Marden Lodge will have opportunities to explore mathematics and deepen their understanding across the curriculum. They will develop the skills to persevere at a problem, find creative solutions and be able to justify their thoughts.

Marden Lodge follows a Mastery approach to teaching Maths. This emphasises the importance of children gaining a deep and secure understanding of a concept or procedure before moving on. Maths lessons apply a Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract methodology in which Mathematical concepts and procedures are taught through the use of physical objects and pictorial representations,  alongside abstract equations. To develop our children’s thinking and reasoning skills, a discursive approach is strongly encouraged with the emphasis placed on the importance of children explaining their ideas and observations. Problem solving and reasoning activities are a key part of every lesson and children are always supported by a wide range of resources. 

Together Stronger

As part of the group of Chalklands schools, Maths Leads meet regularly to plan, share ideas and collaborate on projects together which will benefit all our pupils. We are all passionate about maths and ensuring that the children in our schools get the very best. We even enjoy a friendly Times Table Rockstars Battle across the four schools!

Some useful Maths links

https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth/school/student

https://play.numbots.com/#/account/school-login/28519

https://nrich.maths.org/primary

Maths Progression of Knowledge & Skills