Maths
Problem solver: understand, plan, solve, check
Solve a multi-step problem by identifying known information, ordering calculations and checking the result.
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Deputy headteacher and Year 5 teacher
Rachel Duffield
I plan a two-year rolling curriculum with clear subject maps and adaptable sequences, while asking what support helps an anxious pupil feel ready to take part in class.
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I am a deputy headteacher and teach Year 5. I help plan a rolling curriculum that gives pupils a full range of topics without repeating the same sequence for a child who stays in the school across two years. A clear map helps teachers understand what comes next and how subjects fit together.
I also want staff to look beyond the visible behaviour when a pupil seems anxious. Managing the moment may be necessary, but it is useful to ask what support would help the child feel ready to take part. That question can guide a calmer response and help us notice whether the curriculum, routine or situation is contributing to the difficulty.
I look for resources that hold together across both years of the cycle and give teachers room to adapt. A plan should be detailed enough to coordinate learning but clear enough for colleagues to use. I value language that helps adults understand a pupil’s needs while keeping safeguarding and personal information within the right professional context.
How I approach a lesson
Map learning across the full two-year curriculum cycle.
Look for support needs behind anxious behaviour.
Use clear, consistent information while protecting private records.
Templates I'd use with my class
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