Maths — No Problem!

This week on the School of School Podcast its a Digital vs Pencil debate ⤵️ 🤔 Does writing open up new possibilities that digital tools don't? Does the act of writing down thoughts engage the brain differently? Listen! 👉 schoolofschool.com/educational-... #podcast #education #teachers

Sarah Matthews' school has a nearby army barracks, so has high pupil mobility 🔄 🧒 What things does her school do to build a sense of community and safety for pupils? How are transitions for newly-joining students managed? schoolofschool.com/educational-...

Ready to transform your primary maths teaching? 🙌 Join our Maths Mastery Essentials course in Birmingham UK, on March 10th. mathsnoproblem.com/training/cou... #cpd #worldclass #maths #mathsteaching #mastery

New School of School Podcast Episode just dropped — and we’re delving into Differentiated Instruction! In this episode, we explore the core of Carol Ann Tomlinson’s classroom framework. schoolofschool.com/.../differen... #EdChat #MathsMastery #DifferentiantedLearning #CarolAnnTomlinson

Instrumental understanding vs Relational understanding Listen to School of School Podcast Episode 236: Is Mastery a buzz word? What does it actually mean? today! schoolofschool.com/educational-... #podcast #education #mastery #relationalunderstanding #instrumentalunderstanding

Celebrating NSPCC Number Day today! We hope if you're participating, that #NumberDay gets your pupils excited about both learning and fundraising. ❤️ Nspcc.org.uk/number-day-mathsnp

Join thousands of schools across the country who are getting involved with NSPCC #NumberDay on Friday 6 Feb 2026. It’s maths, but not as you know it! And every pound you fundraise will add up to help protect more children Nspcc.org.uk/number-day-mathsnp

☀️ It's a beautiful sunny morning down in Taunton as the Boolean Maths Hub Annual Conference kicks off! Stop by our stand to explore our resources and catch a live demonstration of our Interactive Presentation tool that brings maths to life! #everyonecounts #boolean #taunton #somerset #conference

Catch us at the Schools North East Curriculum Conference 2026 on February 10th! From the Teacher Hub, to Interactive Presentation, we'll be happy to give you a run through if you have any questions! 😄 schoolsnortheast.org/event-calend... #schoolsnortheast #conference

"Maths on its own is kind of meaningless... " Hear the importance of PROBLEM SOLVING in Podcast Episode 235: 'Problem solving is essential in mathematics education'. schoolofschool.com/educational-... #podcast #education #ProblemSolving #ProblemSolvingSkills

How incredible are these character dolls knitted by a pupil's Nan from Ysgol Sandycroft! Amazing to see! The school uses them in role play and in lessons for learners with additional learning needs. #characters #mathsnoproblem #mathsmastery

⭐ Ysgol Sandycroft have created a truly inclusive environment where:Every child participates, Confidence grows and Teachers thrive. ✅ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Read: 9028153.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/902815... #InclusiveLearning #MathsTalk #GrowthMindset #SandycroftPrimary #PrimaryMaths

People of Southwest England! 👇 📍 We'll be exhibiting at the Boolean Maths Hub Annual Conference on Wednesday 28th January 2026! Swing by our stand and say 'Hi' to our friendly team! 👋 #Boolean #MathsHubs #Conference

Croeso, Sandycroft! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 👋 We are thrilled to announce that Ysgol Sandycroft in North Wales has officially become our very first Advocate School in Wales! We are looking forward to working with them and sharing how they build maths confidence in Wales 🚀 #Wales #mathsmastery

We're continuing our run-down of the 5 Core Competencies — this week’s focus is Number Sense. Listen to Episode 233: 'Understanding Number Sense' here: ⤵️ schoolofschool.com/educational-... or search The School of School Podcast on all audio streaming platforms. #numbersense #mathsteachers

In February we're running our Essentials of Teaching Maths Mastery Course in both London and Manchester, UK. Book your place today! London mathsnoproblem.com/training/cou... Manchester mathsnoproblem.com/training/cou... #cpd #mathsteachers #mathsmastery

Happy Halloween! 🎃 We've put together some spooky colouring sheets for your class 👻 Get them now: bit.ly/3X4wSul Share your class's completed colouring sheets online by using the hashtag #HalloweenNoProblem! #PrimaryTeachers

Speed and accuracy used to define success in maths. But Jeremy Hannay is proving that joy, curiosity and deep thinking lead to better learning. His latest blog shows what happens when you change the rules — and why it’s worth it 👉 bit.ly/4qoWa3L #MathsConfidence

What does a professional learning community mean? Neil and Rosie share how St Bridget’s have developed theirs. Listen: schoolofschool.com/educational-... #podcast #plc #teaching #education #school

#MathsMastery isn’t about getting the right answer — it’s about building the confidence to ask 'why?' and the curiosity to explore 'what if?' When children are given space to talk, play and problem-solve, maths becomes more than numbers. It becomes a subject they love. #Oracy

‘I do, we do, you do’ — but what if you start with exploration? In his latest blog, Craig Parkinson explains why giving pupils time to explore before explaining leads to deeper understanding and lasting impact. Discover more: bit.ly/3KuUmWE #MathsMastey #MathsTeacher

Manipulatives matter in every classroom, even in KS2 — not as extras, but as essential tools for making maths meaningful and visible. Thanks to everyone who joined our webinar on Tuesday to learn why manipulatives are key in #KS2Maths. Hope to see you at the next webinar! #CPD

What skills and traits should we try to be building in young people for the future? Andy shares his list: 😊 Joyfulness 💪 Resilience 🗣 Self motivation Listen to here the final two key traits on his list ⤵️ schoolofschool.com/educational-...

Need help with Interactive Presentation? 🙋‍♂️ Get step-by-step support for school setup, adding teachers, access and more — plus video guides and FAQs. Get help now 👉 bit.ly/3Kk9khX #PrimaryMaths #TeachingTools

We loved seeing so many of you at the PD Pop-Up webinar on Tuesday and getting the chance to show you Interactive Presentation! 🤩 Still looking to learn more about how this new tool will work in your classroom? Find out more here 👉 bit.ly/45VZw53 #MathsMastery #CPD

Want to make the most of manipulatives in your KS2 classroom? Join our free 30-minute webinar with Rachel Walters on 23 Sept at 16:00 BST. Discover practical strategies to support your pupils’ mathematical thinking. Register now! 👉 bit.ly/4nA7o3v #MathsMastery #CPD

Volunteering in schools — a double-edged sword? Our hosts on the School of School Podcast talk on the benefits and potential dangers of volunteer help in schools in this week's episode. Check it out! Listen: schoolofschool.com/educational-...

On 16 Sept, learn all about our new interactive presentation tool. We’ve designed a tool to better support #teachers, with customisation features and seamlessly moveable manipulatives. We’re so excited to introduce you to this new tool! 🤩 Check out our webinar to learn more: bit.ly/4oZHiIE #Maths

Come get a glimpse of what our new Interactive Presentation tool has to offer at our webinar on 16 Sept. We’ll show you how this new tool fits perfectly into your current teaching practice and how it can make learning even more engaging! Register your place now: bit.ly/4oZHiIE #PrimaryTeacher #Maths

Just in time for the start of the school year — we’ve got something new and exciting! 🎉 Elevate the way you teach with Interactive Presentation, with digital manipulatives and customisation features. Interested in Interactive Presentation? Learn more: bit.ly/45VZw53 #PrimaryMaths #Teachers

Some great feedback from our Essentials of Teaching Maths Mastery Course which took place in London 2 weeks ago 👏 #cpd #powerfulcpd #teachertraining #teacherdevelopment

Some FANTASTIC feedback from Craig Parkinson's recent training in Birmingham 👏 Looks like these educators have a lot of ideas to take back to their schools 💡 Interested in CPD? Explore our training offerings here: mathsnoproblem.com/training

Journal entries are so amazing... ✍ A great attitude shown by this collaborative, resilient learner ❤️ #journal #maths #inspiration

What does 10yrs of commitment to maths mastery look like? Neil and Rosie share their incredible journey at St. Bridget's, revealing the secrets behind a decade of success in building robust mathematical language and genuine understanding in children. 👇 bit.ly/4aT5eXp

Join us in Birmingham on June 10th for our Essentials of Teaching Maths Mastery course. We'll equip you with practical strategies to make maths accessible and engaging, building real confidence in your students. 👇Learn more: mathsnoproblem.com/training/cou...

Sarah Matthews wears an “I love maths” badge around the school. “The younger children think my name is Mrs. Maths-hews, and I've got maths in my name because I love it so much.” Read more about Sarah and Stanton St Quintin Primary here: bit.ly/4lg1tA8

How do we move beyond quick recall and build real fluency in maths? At a recent @mathsnoproblem.bsky.social PD Pop Up, we explored how fluency grows through flexibility and understanding. Rachel Walters and I share more in this blog.

Thanks to everyone who joined our Pop-Up Maths Conversations. Big ideas, small sessions and a brilliant response. More coming later this year. Watch this space. #MathsEducation #CPD #MathsChat

“It is better to solve one problem five different ways, than to solve five problems one way.” - George Pólya. Look at all these fantastic ways of representing the same problem shown by educators from Craig y Don Primary School in Llandudno, Wales! 💡 #problemsolving #cpd #georgepolya

Earn #CPD and support other schools! 🤝 Refer a school to Maths — No Problem! and if they join in, you both get a day of CPD and 2 free places on our 3‑day Essentials of Teaching Maths Mastery course (£1700 value). Get your referral kit now: bit.ly/44MsV2q #UKTeachers #MathsMastery #MathsTeachers

Wow, an amazing 4 days wrapped up in Nairobi last week. 😁 A huge thank you to the incredible group of passionate educators for their insightful contributions, we all learnt a lot from each other.

A Year 6 pupil's maths journal from Kingsley Primary School 👀 Pupils are much more confident in the way they answer questions and talk about maths, and this deeper understanding and greater fluency shows up in the KS2 SATS results. Read in full: mathsnoproblem.com/blog/maths-m...