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The Primary Maths Podcast

Jon Cripwell
Mathematics Education
Maths Education
Primary Education
Key Stage 2 To Key Stage 3 Transition
Teaching Strategies
Curriculum Development
Maths Anxiety
Small Schools
Mixed-Age Teaching
Billion
Time Teaching
Secondary Education
Metacognition
Education
School Summer Holidays
Grand Tour
Math Fluency
Maths Leadership
Professional Development
Mindful Maths

The Primary Maths Podcast is where classroom conversations meet big ideas. Each week during term time, join me, Jon Cripwell, and co-host Becky Brown as we chat with inspiring guests from across the world of education - teachers, leaders, researchers and more - about what really works in primary maths. Whether we’re tackling maths anxiety, diving into lesson design, or exploring the joys and chall... more

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In this episode of The Primary Maths Podcast, host Jon Cripwell, Twinkl’s National Education Lead for Primary Maths, is joined by Georgina Durrant, Twinkl’s National Inclusion Lead. Georgina is a qualified teacher, former SENDCO, and author who has w... more

What happens when you’ve spent nearly two decades thinking hard about maths, taught in one school for most of your career, and then suddenly find yourself shaping maths teaching across more than 30 schools in a trust?

That’s exactly the journey my g... more

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Welcome to Episode 14 of the Primary Maths Podcast. This week we’re joined by Lewis Horsley, who somehow manages to juggle teaching Year 2, leading maths and KS1, sitting on SLT, supporting ITT students, being a Primary Mastery Specialist with the Ea... more

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In this episode of the Primary Maths Podcast, Jon and Becky are joined by a special guest to help tackle one of the perennial challenges in maths education: the transition from primary to secondary. Why does it so often feel like pupils are treading ... more

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In the final episode of our summer specials, Jon and Becky wrap up the holidays with a mix of puzzles, pop culture, and polygon talk.

Becky recounts her weekend at the Rubik’s Cube UK Championship, where maths hides in everything from official timin... more

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This week’s bite-sized summer special takes us from the sun-drenched costas of Spain to the seagull-infested arcades of Whitby, with some fascinating insights into how young children record their maths along the way.

Jon and Becky swap holiday stori... more

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In this episode of The Primary Maths Podcast, Jon and Becky celebrate the role of the maths subject leader. Whether you’ve been leading maths for years or have just been handed the responsibility as September looms, this conversation explores the cha... more

In this bite-sized summer special of The Primary Maths Podcast, Jon and Becky tackle one of the trickiest topics in primary maths: telling the time. From the quirks of analogue clocks to the ubiquity of digital displays, they explore how our approach... more

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Tom Isherwood
Trust's lead practitioner for maths with 20 years in primary education.
Flying High Trust
Episode: From Trust-Wide Leadership to Classroom Lesson Design with Tom Isherwood
Lewis Horsley
Year 2 teacher and teaching from mastery specialist
Chetwyn Spencer Academy
Episode: Primary Maths CPD That Works! Collaborative Planning with Lewis Horsley
Pete Mattock
National Education Lead for Secondary Maths at Twinkl, experienced educator and author
Twinkl
Episode: From Year 6 to Year 7: Why Transition Matters in Maths with Pete Mattock
Nathan Burns
Known as Mr. Metacognition, an educator blending cognitive science and curriculum expertise.
Independent Educator and Author
Episode: Metacognition in Maths: The Secret To Building Resilient Learners - with Nathan Burns
Kate Frood OBE
A nationally respected school leader, maths educator, and author with nearly 40 years in primary education, known for her passion for problem-solving and fluency in mathematics teaching.
Episode: Kate Frood Taught Maths Every Week as a Headteacher - Here's Why
Omar Jennings
Head teacher of a high-performing school focused on equity and excellence in education
Episode: How Number Talks Transformed Teaching from Nursery to Year 6 (with Omar Jennings)
Aimée Tinkler
An educator with extensive experience in small schools and authoring materials for mixed-age teaching.
Chartered College of Teaching
Episode: Teaching Maths in Small Schools: Mixed-Age Classes, Mastery and Oracy
Helen Bowen
Director of Mathematics for the Excelsior Multi Academy Trust, with significant expertise in small schools and maths leadership.
Excelsior Multi Academy Trust
Episode: Teaching Maths in Small Schools: Mixed-Age Classes, Mastery and Oracy
John Tomsett
Teacher, leader, writer and influential voice in education, former head teacher, and author of several respected educational books.
Huntington School, York
Episode: What Makes Great Teaching? – Lessons from John Tomsett

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Jon Cripwell
Host of the Primary Maths Podcast, with a focus on making mathematics education practical and relatable for educators and students alike.
Becky Brown
Co-host of the Primary Maths Podcast, dedicated to engaging discussions about primary mathematics and its challenges.

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Summer Special: The Surprising History of School Holidays – and a Maths Question Answered
Q: How do you balance fluency with problem solving?
Fluency and problem solving should be taught simultaneously; fluency helps with problem solving but reasoning connects the two effectively.
Kate Frood Taught Maths Every Week as a Headteacher - Here's Why
Q: What did a typical Miss Frood maths lesson look like?
A Miss Frood maths lesson incorporated daily fluency activities, problem-solving starting points, and personalized challenges for students without publicly declaring differentiation, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
Talking Maths Anxiety and Confidence with Dr Heidi Kirkland
Q: Can you tell me a little bit more about that?
Dr. Kirkland describes Mindful Maths as a platform that supports developing positive relationships with maths.
What Makes Great Teaching? – Lessons from John Tomsett
Q: What is something you've changed your mind about in education?
The understanding that successful lessons are not solely about method but rather also about how to inspire engagement is crucial.
What Makes Great Teaching? – Lessons from John Tomsett
Q: What is one book/resource you recommend for teachers?
Graham Nuthall's 'The Hidden Lives of Learners' is transformative for understanding how children learn and succeed.

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