Achieving and enjoying success according to individual ability is at the centre of all we do at Coln House, and it is a philosophy we fully embrace in the Mathematics department.

Pupils at Coln House are taught in small groups according to their Key Stage. The staff are specialists in their field and an additional dedicated Teaching Assistant helps ensure that pupils receive all the support they need to reach their potential and be successful learners.
Pupils at the school follow the National Curriculum according to their individualised education plan. Where possible, use is made of the kitchen garden and pupils have the opportunity to practise their mathematical skills by helping to run the school market stall every Friday morning during term time. This includes keeping accounts, serving the public and public and pricing items to sell. There is a rigorous work related learning programme for pupils in years 10 and 11 and this offers ample opportunity for mathematics to take place outside the classroom. There opportunities can vary from working in the ‘house’ painting and decorating to running the car cleaning mini business.

Homework is set for the whole school every week; this can be book work, using My Maths or a combination of both. Pupils have a week in which to complete their homework and help from staff is always available. Any difficulties with homework are addressed in the classroom; this maintains the high standard of teaching and learning and supports the school ethos of our 24hour curriculum. Some pupils are given extra work for the weekends especially those pupils studying for GCSE and a few regularly ask for work to be set. It is the expectation that all pupils will complete mathematics homework.
The mathematics department is proud of its success rate; every Yr 11 pupil leaves the school with some form of mathematics accreditation. Many of our pupils study at GCES level and expectations are high. Good use is made of the many accreditations available and pupils are encouraged to follow an appropriate pathway to maximise their success.

Coln House is proud of its links with the University of Gloucestershire and welcomes trainee teachers on placements. These trainees can spend up to 8 weeks in our school gaining valuable teaching experience and knowledge of working with pupils with SEN.