We've already received some lovely feedback from parents at the start of this term, and it's wonderful to hear how much children are enjoying their MathsMakers sessions. Our programmes aim to help young people develop their maths skills, build confidence and feel more positive about learning. Feedback from parents is a valuable reminder of why this work matters. Making progress in maths One parent told us: “[My son] enjoys Mr McCracken's lessons and has improved in his maths

Three of our Year 12 maths mentors joined MathsMakers Executive Director Helena Mullins at a full meeting of Barnet Council on Tuesday 20 October. Before the meeting, the group had the opportunity to meet the Mayor of Barnet, Councillor Zahra Beg, before taking their seats in the council chamber to observe the meeting. It was a fantastic opportunity for our mentors to experience local democracy first-hand and see how councillors discuss local issues and make decisions. We're

We're delighted to announce that MathsMakers has been selected to take part in the Co-op Local Community Fund! The fund gives Co-op Members the opportunity to support local causes that make a difference in their communities. Members can choose which cause they would like to support through the Co-op App, helping organisations like ours receive a share of £3.5 million in funding. How can you support MathsMakers? If you're a Co-op Member, you can help us continue our work by ch

We’re delighted to be celebrating the 2026 maths SATs results of Year 6 pupils who took part in our MathsMakers programmes last year. So far, we’ve received results from two of our primary schools, and the results are really encouraging. Across these two schools, 83% of the pupils who took part in MathsMakers achieved the expected standard in maths, compared with 75% of pupils nationally. At one school, 16 out of 19 MathsMakers pupils achieved the expected standard, while at

As another academic year comes to an end, we're taking a moment to reflect on the incredible progress made by the young people, mentors, schools and community organisations that make up the MathsMakers community. This year has been one of growth, collaboration and achievement. Together, we've continued our mission of making maths accessible for all by providing targeted support to young people who need it most. Supporting Young People Beyond the Classroom For many students, m

Many young carers balance school alongside providing practical or emotional support for a family member. These additional responsibilities can leave them with less time and energy for learning, making it harder to keep up with schoolwork and reach their full potential. Recent analysis of Department for Education data found that fewer than half of young carers leave secondary school with five GCSEs, including English and maths, highlighting the significant educational barriers

As schools prepare for the new academic year, now is the perfect time to identify students who would benefit from additional maths support. MathsMakers delivers small-group maths intervention programmes that help students build confidence, strengthen mathematical understanding and make sustained progress. Our experienced instructors provide personalised teaching tailored to each group's needs, creating supportive learning environments where every student can succeed. We work

To mark National Work Experience Month, we're celebrating the incredible contribution of the young people who volunteer as MathsMakers mentors and the difference they make to younger students every week. At MathsMakers, we believe some of the most meaningful work experience comes from giving young people real responsibility. Rather than observing from the sidelines, our volunteer mentors work alongside experienced maths instructors to support younger students who need extra h

Our recent visit to ChalkHill Community Radio is now available to watch on YouTube. Join three of our Year 10 and Year 11 students as they chat with Mr Numbervator about maths, work experience and future careers, while interviewing special guests during this live broadcast marking National Work Experience Month. We're incredibly proud of how confidently they represented themselves and MathsMakers. Watch the full programme here: https://youtu.be/qkcl0hmkEV4

Yesterday, MathsMakers returned to the Mr Numbervator Maths Show to mark the start of National Work Experience Month, giving three of our Year 10 and Year 11 students the opportunity to experience live radio broadcasting. Although the students were understandably a little nervous beforehand, they quickly relaxed and did an amazing job, speaking confidently, answering questions and interviewing guests during the live show. A huge thank you to our wonderful host, Isaac Anoom (M

Tomorrow evening, MathsMakers will be returning to ChalkHill Community Radio for our second appearance on the Mr Numbervator Maths Show. This time, three of our students will be taking over the interviewer's chair, chatting to Mr Numbervator about maths, work experience and future careers as part of National Work Experience Month. Tune in tomorrow from 5.30pm–6.30pm and support our amazing young people as they share their experiences and ask some great questions. https://www

This week we've celebrated the students, mentors, volunteers, schools, families and partners who make MathsMakers possible. Every young person deserves the opportunity to feel confident, capable and successful in maths. That's what drives our work every day. As we look ahead to the next academic year, we're excited to continue supporting more young people, developing more peer mentors and working with more schools and community partners to help students achieve their potentia

Behind every student who grows in confidence, every mentoring session and every success story is a network of people working together to make it happen. Schools. Families. Volunteers. Funders. Community partners. Thank you for helping us support young people to believe in themselves and achieve their potential. Together, we're making a difference. ❤️ #SmallCharityWeek #MathsMakers #CommunityImpact #Education

On Tuesday this week, our Executive Director, Dr Helena Mullins, attended NCVO's Small Charity Week APPG Parliamentary Drop-in at the Houses of Parliament on behalf of MathsMakers. The event brought together small charities and parliamentarians from across England to discuss the vital role small charities play in supporting communities and tackling disadvantage. It was a valuable opportunity to hear about the work of organisations operating in a wide range of sectors and to r

One of the things we're most proud of at MathsMakers is the opportunity we give young people to become peer mentors. By supporting younger students, our mentors help build confidence, encourage problem-solving and create a positive learning environment. At the same time, they develop valuable skills that will benefit them in education, employment and beyond. Here's what some of our mentors had to say about their experience: 💬 "I realised I can communicate with younger studen

As part of #SmallCharityWeek, we're celebrating the achievements of the young people we support. When Ben joined a MathsMakers community programme in Year 10, he was finding maths challenging and lacked confidence in his GCSE maths skills. Over the next two years, through regular attendance, hard work and support from our instructors, Ben made significant progress. His attendance reached 94% in the year leading up to his GCSEs, and his assessment scores improved by 22%. Most

It's #SmallCharityWeek, a chance to celebrate the vital role that small charities play in supporting their communities. At MathsMakers, we believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to feel confident in maths and capable of success. Through our small-group programmes, we support students to build their skills, increase their confidence and develop a more positive attitude towards learning. As a small charity, we have the privilege of working closely with schools

We're excited to be launching a range of MathsMakers programmes over the coming months! 📚 Year 5 Transition Programmes – starting this term 💼 Year 10 Work Experience Programme – starting this term ☀️ Summer Holiday Programmes for Years 7–10 🍂 Autumn Programmes for Years 6–11 From supporting key educational transitions to developing maths skills, confidence and employability, our programmes help young people realise their potential. Thanks to funding from our supporters, we

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported MathsMakers over the past year, particularly our volunteer instructors and student mentors. By giving your time, skills and encouragement, you make a real difference to the young people we support. Whether you're supporting sessions, mentoring students or sharing your expertise, your contribution has a lasting impact on the lives of young people and helps them build confidence, develop their maths skills and achieve more than the

We were delighted to welcome Martin Reilly from Deo Duce Foundation and Fatima Asif from Young Harrow Foundation to visit our Young Carers maths mentoring programme delivered in partnership with Harrow Young Carers. The programme supports young carers across Harrow with maths confidence, problem solving and mentoring in a supportive small-group environment. A huge thank you to Deo Duce Foundation and Young Harrow Foundation for their continued support, and to our fantastic Ye