Analysis of Ofsted’s Report on Mathematics Education : 13 July 2023. Focus on Primary Mathematics.

Mixed Year 1/2, Mixed Year 3/4, Mixed Year 5/6, Reception Class and Year 1 term-to-page maths planning guides are now available for free download in the Expert Primary Maths Teacher Planning group on Facebook. Year 2 will be uploaded tomorrow (Thurs 15th August) and Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 will follow in the next…

Since 2010, the world of English maths education has become more and more dysfunctional.  Most teachers and schools now feel forced to slavishly follow government-endorsed detailed schemes of work because they cannot take the risk of being blamed for failure. What else would you expect to happen if you introduce a curriculum which teaches maths to…

Much more detail in my Frank and Stan Chat See their “Frank and Stan Chat” YouTube channel. It is the video Frank and Stan Chat SPOTLIGHT No. 25: The Rebecca Hanson critique on Attainment 8released April 2026 Note that the title reflects the fact that the interview covers Attainment 8 as well as Progress 8

Storm Clouds passing St. Bees (photo unaccredited from the internet – if this photo belongs to you please contact me as I would like to give credit for it). Wow – things have so busy I didn’t even have time to write about the launch of my business. It’s been wonderful meeting so many inspiring…

Authentic Maths term-per-page maths planning guides are now all available for free download in the Expert Primary Maths Teachers Facebook group. Guides are available for Reception, Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, Y5, Y6, mixed Y1/2, mixed Y3/4 and mixed Y5/6