About Mathspecialist
Our Values
Our Approach
Our Approach
At Mathspecialist, we value integrity, excellence, and a commitment to lifelong learning. We believe that education should be accessible to all and at all levels and strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment.
Our Approach
Our Approach
Our Approach
We take a holistic approach to education, recognising that academic success is just one aspect of a fulfilling life. We work closely with schools to identify their goals and with leaders and teams to develop the skills and mindset needed to achieve them.
Our Services
Our Approach
Our Services
We offer a wide range of services to support staff and students at all levels. Our services are tailored to the unique needs of each school to ensure the best possible outcomes and prices are available on request.
Packages tailored to your needs
Bespoke professional development packages
INSET Training Sessions
Full-day intensive training sessions tailored to your mathematics department's specific needs. Our experienced consultants work directly with your team to enhance teaching methodology, subject knowledge, and pedagogical approaches. Sessions can be customised to address particular areas of focus, such as:
- Problem-solving strategies
- Mathematical reasoning and proof
- Assessment for learning techniques
- Differentiation strategies
- Using technology effectively in mathematics teaching
A Continuous Professional Development Programme
Structured development programmes consisting of multiple sessions (e.g. 6 x 1-hour sessions on-line or in person depending on locality) focusing on sustained departmental improvement. These programmes typically follow a department review day and are specifically designed to:
- Address identified areas for development
- Build upon existing strengths
- Implement new or enhance existing teaching strategies
- Enhance curriculum delivery
- Improve student outcomes
Inspection Preparation Support
Comprehensive support for both leadership teams and department staff, including:
- Mock inspections and feedback
- Documentation review and enhancement
- Data analysis and presentation
- Teaching and learning quality assurance
- Action planning and implementation strategies
Student Focused Sessions
Large-Scale Student Conferences
A speaker to attend and deliver a full one-day event designed for groups of 60+ students, offering:
- Targeted tier-specific instruction (e.g. Foundation/Higher GCSE)
- Grade-specific focus (e.g., Grade 4 achievement on Foundation, Grade 7+ on Higher)
- Customised topic selection based on school needs
- Interactive problem-solving sessions
- Examination technique development
Available for both GCSE Mathematics and GCSE Statistics
Intensive Student Workshops
Small group sessions (typically up to 25 students) providing:
- Focused support on core topics identified through assessment analysis
- Individual attention and personalised feedback
- Interactive learning activities
- Follow-up online Q&A session facilitated by the school
- Progress monitoring and feedback to school
Available for GCSE Mathematics, GCSE Statistics, A-level Mathematics, SATs preparation
Student Seminars
Medium-scale sessions (up to 60 students) offering:
- Grade-specific content delivery
- Examination technique development
- Problem-solving strategies
- Common misconception addressing
- Revision techniques and study skills
Available for GCSE Mathematics and Statistics students within similar target grade ranges
Department Review Services
Comprehensive Department Review
Available typically as one or two-day detailed evaluations, including:
Review Components
- Leadership team consultation
- Head of Department strategic planning meeting
- Learning walks and lesson observations
- Holistic level curriculum oversight
- Student voice sessions
- Department team meetings
- Resource evaluation
- Assessment strategy analysis
Deliverables
- Detailed written report
- Specific findings and recommendations
- Clear action points
- Improvement objectives
- Timeline for implementation
- Follow-up support options
Specialist Focus Reviews
Targeted reviews focusing on specific areas such as:
- Curriculum development
- Assessment strategies
- Teaching and learning quality
- Student progress and intervention
- Departmental leadership
- Resource management
- Mathematical literacy development
All services can be customised to meet your department's specific needs and circumstances. Prices available upon request.