Honest guides for UK parents
Plain-spoken posts on maths apps, SATs, GCSE prep and how to support your child at home — written by the MathsTutor founder.
Five Minutes at Parents' Evening: The Maths Questions Worth Asking
You get five minutes with the maths teacher, and "she's doing fine" uses up two of them. Seven questions that produce real information, the ones that waste your slot, and how to turn the answers into a plan.
Fifteen Minutes a Day: The Boring Advice That Beats Everything Else
Every parent has been told to practise little and often. Almost nobody manages it past week two — and that isn't a discipline problem. Why the fifteen minutes works, the six reasons households give it up, and the fix for each.
The Year 7 Maths Cliff: Why Bright Year 6 Kids Suddenly Struggle in Secondary
Your child smashed Year 6 SATs — then Year 7 homework started making them cry. The Year 7 cliff is real and well documented. Here's what causes it, and how to catch the slip before it compounds.
I Built a Maths App. Here's When I'd Hire a Tutor Instead.
Most families need an app daily and a tutor occasionally. Here's when I'd hire a tutor, when I'd skip one, and how to choose sensibly.
Why Your Child Hates Maths (and 5 Things That Actually Help)
If your child hates maths homework, you're not alone — and it's not about intelligence. The five real reasons UK kids switch off, and what actually helps.
Best Maths Apps for UK Parents 2026: Honest Ranked Comparison
I tested every major UK maths app for children aged 5-16. Here's the honest ranking — with the one I built, plus the ones I still recommend for specific needs.
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