Maths For Life Limited has developed a programme that offers a pathway to those students for whom a standard maths national curriculum structure and timescale is unattainable. It helps students of any age, with or without SEND, do maths – accurately, independently and in real-world application. Providing instant support to educators and helping students develop the essential maths they need for life; improving their self-esteem, encouraging independence and increasing their potential to achieve gainful employment as an adult.

Maths For Life is an inclusive and equitable maths curriculum that meets the needs of both educators and students. In fundamentally rethinking our approach to teaching maths, Maths For Life has the potential to positively impact the lives and ambitions of many. Our approach is based on securing understanding and the functional application of a skill on an incremental and independent basis before moving on. Progress is individual with no associated timescales. Maths concepts are contextualised for today’s world. In response to social and technological change, and recognising that a student carries a pocket-sized super computer, the priority is on understanding over methodology. The levels and objectives within the programme support incremental step change whilst not compromising the depth and breadth of maths needed for adulthood. It is an alternative for the 40% of students not currently achieving on the GCSE maths pathway (Ofqual 2024) that can support the skills needed for further study and employment.

The programme is designed for schools, colleges and home educators. It is currently being used in both mainstream and specialist settings at all educational levels, from preschool to further education college, as well as adult training services. It has been viewed positively by Ofsted on multiple occasions and is delivering trackable results for all students. The simplicity and logical structure of the programme enables it to be delivered by all educators, especially those without formal training. It starts right at the beginning with prenumber skills and works towards achieving all the maths needed in preparation for adulthood.