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At Kinver High School and Sixth Form, we are committed to developing numeracy as a vital life skill that supports student success across the curriculum and beyond the classroom. Numeracy is not only about understanding numbers—it involves logical thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to analyse and interpret data. We recognise that strong numeracy skills are fundamental to academic achievement and are essential for students to navigate the world with confidence.

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Our whole-school approach to numeracy ensures that these skills are embedded across all subject areas. Teachers in every department actively promote numeracy in their lessons—whether through data analysis in science, budgeting in business studies, or measurement in design technology. This consistent reinforcement helps students see the relevance of numeracy in real-life situations and across their learning.

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To further promote engagement and enjoyment, we run half-termly maths challenges that are open to all students across all year groups. These challenges are designed to be fun, accessible, and thought-provoking, encouraging problem-solving and creativity. We proudly share these challenges—and celebrate student participation and success—on our social media platforms, helping to raise the profile of numeracy across our school community.

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In addition, we use Sparx Maths as our dedicated platform for maths homework. Sparx provides personalised, high-quality tasks tailored to each student’s ability, helping them to consolidate key concepts and build confidence. To recognise students' effort and progress, we hold half-termly Sparx awards, which have become a popular and motivating part of school life.

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This whole-school approach is supported by continuous staff development and close collaboration across departments to ensure that numeracy is embedded meaningfully throughout the curriculum. For example, in Year 11 Geography, our maths team supports students by providing Do Now activities that focus on the mathematical skills needed in the subject—such as interpreting data, calculating percentages, and analysing graphs. This targeted support helps students to make cross-curricular connections and builds their confidence in applying numeracy in different contexts.

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We also work closely with parents and carers, sharing resources and strategies to support numeracy at home. Together, we are creating a learning environment where every student at Kinver High School and Sixth Form can develop the numeracy skills they need for academic success, future careers, and everyday life.