I've been noticing more and more conversations about non-specialist teachers being asked to teach maths in Years 7 to 9. It's a growing reality for many secondary schools, and while these colleagues a...

Surely this can only be a good thing? Dual coding is becoming increasingly common in primary school mathematics lessons. By combining words with visuals, movement, sounds, or symbols, it can support ...

SATs season has a way of appearing on the calendar like it was always far too close. One minute it’s autumn term, the next there are practice papers, revision guides, and anxious conversations at the school gate. But here’s the truth that often gets lost in the noise: SATs are a snapshot, not a verdict. They are one pi

Math vocabulary alone isn’t a silver bullet—but research shows it’s linked to stronger academic achievement when paired with expert teaching practices.