Help your child succeed in Maths
English, ESOL, Maths & Family Learning
21 September 2026
How Schools Teach Maths
If you have a child in primary school and sometimes wonder how maths is taught in the classroom today, this free Family Learning course is for you.
Course Code: SF102M
Dates: Tuesday 29 September to Tuesday 13 October 2026
Time: 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Duration: 3 weeks
Venue: Macbeth Centre, Hammersmith
Cost: Free
How Schools Teach Maths is designed for parents and carers of children aged 5 to 11 who want to better understand the methods, strategies and approaches used in schools. By gaining insight into how children learn maths, you will feel more confident supporting your child's learning at home.
During the course, you will explore the three key stages of maths learning:
- Concrete: using objects and practical activities to develop understanding
- Pictorial: using drawings and visual representations to solve problems
- Abstract: using numbers, symbols and mathematical concepts confidently
Through friendly, practical sessions, you will learn simple techniques that you can use with your child to build confidence, strengthen numeracy skills and make maths more enjoyable.
The course is led by Declan Gane, a former Hammersmith and Fulham primary school teacher with 15 years' experience and a background as a Teaching and Learning Lead.
Whether your child is just starting their maths journey or preparing for the next stage of primary school, this course will help you understand today's teaching methods and support their success.
Enrol online today and discover how maths is taught in primary schools or call 020 8753 3600 and speak with our enrolment team.