Posts by Lisa Heatherington
The Big Maths Party 2026
On Wednesday 20th May, thousands of children across North Tyneside will once again come together for a spectacular celebration of mathematics at the second Big Maths Party. This year’s theme — The Magic of Maths — invites pupils to experience the joy, wonder and creativity at the heart of the subject. Even better, the entire event is completely free for…
Read MorePowering Primary Maths: Why Teaching Assistant Subject Knowledge Matters
Teaching assistants (TAs)can play an important role in primary mathematics classrooms. Often working with small groups or individuals, they are uniquely positioned to influence children’s confidence, understanding and progress. However, the impact they can make depends significantly on their own mathematical subject knowledge. When teaching assistants have a secure understanding of maths, use precise mathematical language, recognise misconceptions and feel confident…
Read MoreInclusive Maths Classrooms
Inclusive mathematics classrooms are built on the belief that all pupils can succeed in maths when barriers to learning are anticipated and removed from the outset. Rather than relying on individual interventions as the first response, the most effective inclusion strategy is high quality, inclusive everyday teaching that benefits everyone – especially pupils who find learning hardest. Our Inclusive Maths Classrooms…
Read MoreThe Big Maths Party
On March 21, 2025, North Tyneside witnessed an extraordinary celebration of mathematics as 8,000 children from 35 schools across the region participated in the first ever Big Maths Party. Organised by our expert advisors at Education North Tyneside, the event aimed to ignite a passion for mathematics among students by exploring its presence in everyday…
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