Community Programmes
6-10 students
Individual work and group activities
Extra help from maths volunteers
Weekdays after school
Community Setting
A Welcoming and Supportive Environment
Our community programmes provide a safe, welcoming space where young people can build their maths skills without the pressures often associated with the classroom.
Working in small groups, students are encouraged to ask questions, explore different approaches and learn from one another. Sessions are engaging, interactive and designed to help students develop confidence as well as mathematical understanding.
Whether a young person has missed learning, struggles with confidence or simply needs extra support, our programmes help them realise that success in maths is achievable.
Personalised Learning
Every MathsMakers community programme is tailored to the needs of the young person attending.
Our experienced instructors assess each student's current understanding and adapt activities accordingly. Students work through topics at a pace that suits them, revisiting key concepts where needed while developing fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills.
By focusing on individual strengths and next steps, we help every student make meaningful progress.
Fun and Engaging Sessions
Learning maths should be enjoyable.
Our sessions combine focused learning with puzzles, games, collaborative challenges and mathematical investigations that encourage curiosity and participation. Students are supported to explain their thinking, try different strategies and celebrate their progress.
By making maths engaging, we help students develop a more positive attitude towards learning and greater confidence in their own abilities.
Experienced Instructors and Small Groups
Our community programmmes are led by expereinced MathsMakers instructors who understand that every young person learns differently.
Small group sizes allow instructors to provide personalised support, answer questions and explain concepts in different ways until students feel confident. Where appropriate, students may also benefit from extra support provided by experiened adult volunteers or trained peer mentors.
This personalised approach ensures every student receives the encouragement and guidance they need to thrive.
Working in Partnership with Local Communities
We work alongside youth organisations, young carers services and community groups to deliver programmes where they are needed most.
By providing maths support in familiar community settings, we help remove barriers to learning and create opportunities for young people who may not otherwise access additional support.
Together with our partners, we help young people improve their maths skills, increase their confidence and develop the resilience to succeed both in school and beyond.