Articles from Emma Thompson

The Skill That Stays With Your Child for Life Ask any primary school teacher what … Read more

Why Maths Speed Actually Matters If your child freezes the moment they see a times … Read more

If your child freezes when asked “What’s 7 × 8?” or counts on their fingers … Read more

If your child has come home talking about number bonds — or you’ve spotted them … Read more

If your child has ever typed “hit the button” into a search bar, chances are … Read more

Maths is a key subject in UK primary education. It supports learning in many areas, … Read more

Mathematics is a core subject in every primary school in the United Kingdom. It helps … Read more

Fast recall is an important part of maths learning in UK primary schools. Many children … Read more

Maths practice is an important part of learning for children aged 6–11. In the UK, … Read more