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What Your Child Really Means When They Say "I Hate Maths"
"I hate maths." It's a sentence many parents hear. Sometimes it's English. Sometimes it's science. Sometimes it's school altogether. Our instinct is often to reassure them. ...more
How do we learn ,Help with maths &Neurodiversity
August 06, 2026•2 min read
Supporting your child through the battle of the homework!
"I ask my child to do their homework, and it turns into an argument every single time." If that sounds familiar, you're certainly not alone. In fact, it's probably one of the most common frustrations ... ...more
How do we learn ,Help with maths &Neurodiversity
July 30, 2026•3 min read
What Can I Do If I Can't Afford a Tutor Right Now?
A parent recently emailed me to say that she had enjoyed reading Square Pegs & Round Holes but, couldn't afford tutoring at the moment. She then asked a question that I suspect many parents are wonder... ...more
Education ,Secondary Maths Help with maths &tutoring
June 11, 2026•4 min read
Turning Numbers into Fun: A Creative Twist on Guess Who!
Prime numbers, odd numbers, even numbers, multiples, factors—the world of number types can feel endless. But how can we help our children understand these concepts in a way that’s enjoyable and memora... ...more
Creative Resources for primary children ,Help with maths
November 25, 2024•2 min read
Converting Mixed and Improper Fractions
This is something that a lot of people struggle with so I thought I'd make a quick post to try and explain it. I hope it helps ...more
Secondary Maths ,Help with maths
November 12, 2024•2 min read
Linear Graphs GCSE
How to plot linear graphs is something that a few people have been asking about recently. So, I thought I mention it in this morning's email and share that with you here. I hope it helps ...more
Secondary Maths ,Help with maths
October 31, 2024•2 min read